The kintsugi 金 継 ぎ, is an ancient technique used to repair ceramic objects using gold, silver, or lacquers with gold powders or other colors. We'll discover togther in detail how this deeply rooted art functions and how it transcends philosophy.

This technique, which we can also find under the name of kintsukuroi 繕 い, dates back to the 15th century when a Japanese commander sent his teacup to China to be repaired.

   Misao Jo in the '60s, in the row his Obi,  she realized that made a mistake, she lacked some threads of the warp. But checking the final result, she realized that the fruit of that mistake had created something beautiful. Thus a new way of spinning and its philosophy was born. 

 In the south of Kyūshū, in the beautiful city of Miyazaki, there is a small family-run shop, which has been carrying out tradition and passion for
the Kimono for more of 40 years. I bring you to know the Kodama Family and their professionalism in creating these incredible garments, an artisan work that keeps the tradition alive. In Japan there is something that represents its charm, its attraction, everything finds its essence in something that everyone in the world know, the Kimono. I don’t speak of a simple traditional "dress", but of the whole spirit of Japan itself: grace, professionalism, love and passion.

First European and Italian to had a training by great masters of tradition, and having performed in Japanese theaters.
Luca has become the exponent n Italy, and not limited to that, of kyōgen 狂言, a comic form of traditional Japanese theater.

Let’s deepen our knowledge of Paolo Cotrone the first Italian and European to have obtained the title of Natori 名 取 in the use of the Shamisen 三味線 , typical Japanese 3 stringed instrument. 
The Shamisen is one of the most ancient musical instruments of the culture of the world.