Sake cup made of porcelain from current production, with a flared shape and decorated with blue vertical lines that taper towards the rim, in the spirit of the traditional tokusa pattern. The lines are hand-painted under glaze, with small variations that distinguish each piece. The commercial mark is printed in blue on the inner bottom: the character 永 in a circle.
The chips on the rim have been repaired with 24k Keshi-fun gold.
The kintsugi technique
Kintsugi, a term that literally means “repair with gold,” is a traditional artistic technique and Japanese philosophy used to repair broken ceramic or porcelain objects. The material used for the repair is urushi lacquer, extracted from the native plant Toxicodendron vernicifluum; the break lines are decorated with gold or silver powder. The fracture is not hidden but highlighted: the history of the object, with its wounds, becomes part of its beauty.
The story: from the excavations of Sakhalin
The object comes from excavations (former landfills, construction sites, etc.) in the southern part of Sakhalin Island. After the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, with the Treaty of Portsmouth, the southern part of the island was assigned to Japan: in 1905, the Karafuto Prefecture was established. In August 1945, the Soviet Union invaded Karafuto, and in 1946 all remaining Japanese were repatriated. Forced to leave, the inhabitants abandoned almost everything: everyday dishes ended up in landfills or under new constructions. After nearly a century underground, these fragments of daily life resurface from the excavations, and kintsugi restores not only their shape but also their voice: each repair tells a story of breakage and rebirth.
Tatiana Khodyachikh (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan 1976) graduated in Languages from Penza State University (Russian Federation) and has lived in Turin since 1999. Since 2021, she has been studying and practicing the kintsugi technique.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are the prints for sale original?
Absolutely yes. The gallery deals exclusively with original prints: lithographs, etchings, woodcuts, and screenprints from the 20th century, as well as a selection of Japanese prints by Masters such as Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Utamaro, and contemporary artists specializing in art prints. Each print is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on letterhead, with precise information on the author, technique, condition, and, where available, edition size, references to catalogues raisonnés, and bibliography.
What are the dimensions of the artwork?
The actual image dimensions are provided in centimeters or millimeters, in the order of height by width. Upon request, it is also possible to obtain the dimensions of the white margins of the print sheet. Some works include renderings that offer an indicative simulation of the framed artwork displayed as a decorative element.
Can I buy a print as a gift?
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