Lacquer and Kintsugi
Saraha
Kintsugi that connects thoughts
It's okay if it breaks.
We will carefully fix what you want to cherish for a long time.
People who make, people who sell, people who use.
So that everyone can smile.
I want to keep using important things for a long time.
I hope I can help you with that feeling.
A vessel full of memories, a vessel you want to cherish. Even if it breaks accidentally, please feel free to contact us before throwing it away.
Lacquer and Kintsugi
Representative Maya Higuchi
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ホテル カルティア太宰府 金継ぎ体験
本来3～4か月かかる金継ぎの、最終工程である蒔絵を体験していただきます。完成した器は、後日ご自宅へ配送いたします。
旅の思い出に、伝統文化体験はいかがですか？
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KBC九州朝日放送 STORY
KBC九州朝日放送のストーリーという番組で取材していただきました。KBCのサイトからアーカイブが見られます。
放送日2024年6月2日1７：５５～
FBS福岡放送 めんたいワイド
FBS福岡放送の夕方のニュース番組めんたいワイド「キャッチ」というコーナーで、取材していただきました。FBSのサイトでアーカイブが見られます。
放送日 2024年1月24日17：15～
RKB福岡 タダイマ！
RKB福岡の夕方の情報番組タダイマ！「てのしごと」というコーナーで、取材していただきました。RKBオンラインで記事化されています。
放送日 2021年5月25日（火）15:40～
pomellato
イタリアのジュエリーメーカーとお仕事させていただきました。VOGUEにも掲載されました。記事中のメイキングPVにも少しだけでています。
2021.1
How to fix
This lacquer joint
・ Use only natural materials such as wood chips and lacquer
・ It takes 1 to 3 months to finish
・ Recommended for cups and bowls with a direct mouth
Resin joint
-Use synthetic resin for adhesion and hole filling, and finish the surface with lacquer.
・ It will be finished in about one month.
・ Large items, places with heavy loads such as cup handles,
Recommended for objects etc.
The appearance of the finished product does not change, but the material used to bond the debris is different. This lacquer joint uses only natural materials such as this lacquer and pieces of wood. For resin splicing, synthetic resin is used only for adhesion and hole filling, and the top is grounded, painted, and finished with this lacquer. The resin does not come into contact with food.
In terms of strength, glass products are repaired by using a glass adhesive only for adhesion and covering with lacquer to finish the glass joint.
We also accept general repairs for lacquer ware, lacquer products, and tea utensils (natsumes, coated lids, fire rims, etc.). Please feel free to contact us.
About finishing
You can choose from three types: (1) gold powder finish, (2) silver powder finish, and (3) lacquer finish. ③ Choose from four colors for lacquer finish: black lacquer, valve pattern, white lacquer, and lacquer. Please contact us for other finishes such as lacquer work and urushi-e.
Gold
Silver
Black lacquer
Valve pattern
White lacquer
Tame coating
About repair fee
We make an estimate based on the damage status of the vessel and the size of chips and cracks. Delivery time and price will change depending on the bonding method and finish. You can apply for a rough estimate from this site.
This lacquer joint (2 to 3 months)
Crack lacquer 3300 yen ~ Silver 3500 yen ~ Gold 4000 yen ~
Chip lacquer 4500 yen ~ Silver 4700 yen ~ Gold 5400 yen ~
Cracked lacquer 4800 yen ~ Silver 5100 yen ~ Gold 6000 yen ~
Resin splicing (1.5 months)
Only this lacquer joint can repair cracks.
Chip lacquer 3500 yen ~ Silver 3600 yen ~ Gold 4300 yen ~
Cracked lacquer 3600 yen ~ Silver 3900 yen ~ Gold 4800 yen ~
* Glass products and lacquer ware will be priced separately depending on the damage situation.
* A separate round-trip shipping fee and transfer fee will be charged.
* All tax not included
* From May 1, 2020, if you want to help you enjoy your time at home, we will offer a service that frees the return shipping fee that you normally bear. (End time undecided)
Request flow
① Tentative estimate
② Requested item mailed
③ This estimate
④ Repair
⑤ Payment and delivery
おかげさまで、たくさんのご依頼をいただいております。お客様とのやりとりから、お直し、発送作業を全て一人でおこなっております。メールの返信に２，３日お時間いただく場合がございますので、何卒ご了承ください。
Lineからもお見積もりができます。
お友達登録後、器の写真をお送りください。
About the vessel after repair
It is basically the same as handling lacquer ware. Please handle it referring to the following.
・Microwave oven, dishwasher, oven, and direct fire cannot be used.
・Do not wash with abrasives such as cleansers, hard sponges, or scrubbing brushes.
・Do not stack with other pottery. When stacking, be careful not to hit the repaired part directly, such as by laying Japanese paper or kitchen paper between them.
・Avoid using metal forks and knives. If you use it, please be careful not to hit the repaired part.
・Please avoid putting it in the refrigerator. Cracks and peeling of the repaired part may occur)
・Do not leave the product in water or in water for a long time. (It may cause peeling)
・Avoid holding the repaired part when washing it.
Profile
Having doubts about the consumer society, I am working as a restorer in Kyushu, where many pottery producing areas are gathered, with my role of "fixing" following "making, selling, and using".
I would like many people to know the traditional Japanese technique "Kintsugi" that not only repairs as a function but also adds new beauty to the repaired marks. "Saraha" means "fix" in Arabic. Not only does it fix what's broken, it also means repairing relationships. It also means happiness.
※ trade name has been changed to "Saraha" from gold mending workshop!
Maya Higuchi
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1981. Since childhood, he has been fond of wood products and is interested in woodworking.
2005 Graduated from Kanazawa College of Art, Department of Crafts, Department of Lacquer
Completed the lacquer art major at the Graduate School of Crafts, Kanazawa College of Art in 2007. Started repairing with Kintsugi.
2012 Dispatched to Egypt as an international volunteer from the JICA International Cooperation Agency.
Support women's social advancement activities by handicrafts.
In 2014, engaged in repairs at an art antique restoration workshop in Kyoto. Repair more than 300 points
Participated in the launch of Kintsugi Kobo in Kyoto in 2017
Returned home after giving birth in 2018, became independent (living in Fukuoka)
賞歴
２００５年 ｷﾘﾝﾋﾞｱﾊﾟｰｸ北陸・第三回ｷﾘﾝｱｰﾄｺﾝｸｰﾙ佳作
２００７年 日本漆工協会 漆工奨学賞
２０１０年 第52回石川の伝統工芸展入選（漆芸）
２０１１年 第6回雪のﾃﾞｻﾞｲﾝ賞 佳作（中谷宇吉郎雪の科学館）
主な展覧会
２００７年 花とカネタタキ展（クラフト広阪 金沢）
２００８年 金工１４人展（クラフト広阪 金沢）
２００９年 二人展 からくり小箱と漆小箱（桃組晴組 金沢）
２０１０年 第52回石川の伝統工芸展 （エムザ 金沢）
２０１１年 女性の仕事展（大和屋 金沢店）
２０１１年 漆展 ―新しい漆の形―（伊丹市立工芸センター 大阪）
２０１２年 アートフェア東京（東京国際フォーラム 東京）
活動
２０１８年 金継ぎ相談会 （本と雑貨の店hachijyu-ichi 福岡六本松）
２０１８年 金継ぎワークショップ（陶芸広場赤ぴーまん 福岡天神）
２０２１年 ６月金継ぎ相談会（ｖｅｌｖｅｔｔｈｅｓｈｏｗｒｏｏｍ 福岡太宰府）
２０２１年 ９月金継ぎ相談会（うなぎの寝床旧寺崎邸 福岡八女）
２０２１年１０月金継ぎ相談会（本と雑貨の店hachijyu-ichi 福岡六本松）
２０２２年 ３月金継ぎ相談会（うなぎの寝床旧寺崎邸 福岡八女）
２０２２年４～６月 金継ぎ教室 全５回(去来荘 福岡太宰府）
２０２２年 ６月金継ぎ相談会（山科茶舗 福岡甘木）