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shop-kintsugi.com is the online store of “つぐつぐ,” a specialist Kintsugi shop in Japan. Its core products include beginner Kintsugi kits, Maki-e kits, refill materials, original lacquerware, and Kintsugi certification study materials. It is not a general e-commerce platform, but a vertical DTC store built around the traditional Japanese craft of repairing ceramics, also connected to offline Kintsugi classes, workshops, and educational content.
Its flagship product, the “つぐキット,” is designed for beginners, breaking down the complex traditional Kintsugi process into easier-to-understand steps. It comes with a color instruction booklet, YouTube tutorials, and bilingual Japanese-English content. In terms of materials, the store emphasizes 23KT gold powder, natural lacquer, and naturally sourced materials, without using synthetic adhesives or so-called new urushi. This makes it suitable for users who want to continue using repaired items as tableware. The site also offers refill items such as gold powder, silver powder, raw lacquer, and tools, creating a repeat-purchase path. In addition, it sells Maki-e kits, official textbooks, and original lacquerware, giving the product lineup strong room for expansion.
Products use retail pricing: the basic gold つぐキット is ¥9,980, the gold-and-silver version is ¥10,548, the premium version is ¥22,027, and the increased-gold version is ¥29,208. The Maki-e kit is ¥9,980, and the textbook is ¥3,300. Refill material prices vary significantly; for example, 0.3g of gold powder is ¥14,651. The page mentions bulk purchasing/wholesale sales but does not disclose specific discounts.
The advantages are its focused product category, rich educational content, relatively low barrier to entry for beginners, and the availability of an English website entrance and overseas shipping information. The drawbacks also stem from traditional lacquer craft itself: natural lacquer may cause skin allergies, so gloves are required; raw lacquer has a shelf life of about one year and must be stored in a cool, dark place; and the full repair process takes a long time, making it unsuitable for those looking for a quick fix. Payment methods, shipping timeframes, and return/exchange policies are not clear in the captured text.
It is suitable for craft enthusiasts, buyers of Japanese cultural gifts, users looking to repair broken tableware, Kintsugi learners, and businesses hoping to purchase in bulk for workshops or resale. The text does not provide information on access from mainland China, so this remains unknown.
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shop-kintsugi.com is an Japan E-commerce provider. TG4G tracks its product information, with monthly pricing from $65.00, an overall rating of 6.0/10, and a China-accessibility score of Workable. Click "Visit Official Site" to reach shop-kintsugi.com directly.