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Kintsugi Bud Vase

Kintsugi Bud Vase - Main image
$33 $50 In stock

Category: Vases

Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending cracks with powdered gold, celebrating the beauty found in imperfection and resilience. Inspired by this tradition, this vase features hand-painted gold detailing that reflects the spirit of kintsugi while honoring the beauty of visible healing and restoration.

Add a few buds to this small scale vase and display it in your home as a powerful reminder that our scars can be beautiful, useful, and meaningful.

Details

  • 4"H X  3" W 
  • Not dishwasher safe

Social Impact

Kintsugi Bud Vases are handmade by Prodigal Pottery, which employs women fleeing homelessness, domestic abuse and sex-trafficking in Birmingham, Alabama. 

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Riley ★★★★★

I kept it on my windowsill and the light catches the gold seams in a way that makes it look like it's glowing from inside. It's a small thing, but knowing it's based on kintsugi — that cracks are repaired with gold instead of hidden — makes me like it more every time I fill it.

Alexander ★★★★★

The gold veining on the cracks looks even better in person than in the photos, each line catches the light differently. Mine sits on my windowsill holding a single stem, and the little unevenness in the glaze is exactly what makes it feel handmade rather than mass produced.

Aurora ★★★★★

I bought this for my bathroom shelf and the gold-filled seams catch the morning light in a way that makes the whole corner feel intentional. It's small, but the weight of the ceramic keeps it from tipping when I move it around. Imperfect and lovely, exactly the point.