08/05/2026
A plate stitched back together with fabric and thread can no longer hold a meal or be washed in a sink. However, losing its function proves that something can be profoundly broken, yet become more beautiful because of the painstaking care taken to put it back together.
This is the second half of Aunt Ann's beautiful broken plate, which I have repaired in what I like to call;
Sabi -Tsugi
[imperfect - repair - beauty]
Combining two halves of Japanese aesthetics, Wabi-sabi and Kintsugi.
Sabi (寂):The beauty seen in a patina, rust, wear, or a crack over time.
Tsugi (継ぎ): Means "joinery" or "to patch/splice". It emphasizes the physical connection and continuation of the broken pieces.
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