Japanese Manga Kintsugi – Uncle Kintsugi (金継ぎおじさん)
€21.95
Discover a unique Japanese book (manga) on kintsugi , the traditional art of repairing broken ceramics by enhancing their cracks with gold.
In this delicate and poetic manga , master craftsman Tsuguo Tsukuroi , nicknamed Uncle Kintsugi, lives with his daughter Hoji. Known for his exceptional talent, he repairs broken objects brought to him by his neighbors and the residents of his neighborhood.
Every broken object tells a story. Through these repairs, Uncle Kintsugi shares a compassionate vision where cracks become beauty and memory.
This manga about kintsugi also allows you to discover:
the tools used in kintsugi
traditional repair techniques
the spirit of wabi-sabi , a Japanese philosophy that celebrates imperfection.
The book is printed in two colors and contains numerous illustrations, manga, and photographs of original works .
📖 An ideal book for manga fans and for learning kintsugi , as well as for all those passionate about Japanese culture and traditional crafts .
⚠️ Book available only in Japanese (original version).
Quantity
Only 3 left in stock
Product sheet
- Title: Uncle Kintsugi (金継ぎおじさん)
- Genre: Japanese manga – Art of kintsugi
- Language: Japanese (original version)
- Number of pages: 176 pages – two-color printing
- Publication date: January 31, 2024
- ISBN: 978483873616
- Price: €21.95
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery to France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and throughout Europe
All orders are shipped from Bordeaux, France, with a tracking number.
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- Same day dispatch for all orders placed before 2pm Paris time , Monday to Friday.
- Careful packaging to protect the products during transport.
Delivery times
- 🇫🇷 France: 24 to 48 business hours
- 🇧🇪 Belgium: 2 to 3 business days
- 🇱🇺 Luxembourg: 2 to 4 business days
- 🇮🇹 Italy: 3 to 5 business days
- 🇪🇸 Spain: 3 to 5 business days
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland: 5 to 7 business days , depending on customs formalities
- 🇪🇺 Other European Union countries: 3 to 7 business days
- 🌍 International: 7 to 15 business days , depending on the destination
Delivery times are estimates and are calculated from the date of dispatch. Deliveries to Switzerland and other countries outside the European Union may be subject to customs duties, local VAT, or other charges.