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Kintsugi—the traditional process of repairing damaged ceramics with lacquer (usually made from the sap of urushi trees) and gold and silver powder—is an art form that has been practiced in Japan for centuries. At POJ Studio’s home base inside the Maana Kiyomizu boutique hotel, visitors can join one- or two-hour classes led by an instructor who will guide them, step-by-step, in reviving their own broken pottery or practicing with in-house pieces. No time for a hands-on workshop? The brick-and-mortar store is just the place to pick up a kintsugi DIY kit, as well as incense-making tools, materials for a chochin paper lantern, and indigo-dyeing accessories, allowing you to try out several ancient Japanese crafts in the comfort of your own home. The shop also sells a fine range of products from local artisans; all make exquisite souvenirs. —Bryan Eastlake
<a href="https://pojstudio.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pojstudio.com</a> 
+81 90 5086 3837 
<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/3yh1hxpDuQCEHnn17" target="_blank" rel="noopener">427-19 Myohoin Maekawacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan</a>
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