I learned modern Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, from Morty Bachar of Lakeside Pottery, a close family friend I grew up with and globally respected expert in ceramic restoration and Kintsugi.

When Morty and I reconnected, I was coming to terms with a difficult diagnosis—wrestling with a deep sense of otherness and disconnection from myself. Being welcomed back into his and his wife Patty's world cracked something open. In their presence, I felt seen and connected to something larger than myself.

Kintsugi became both a healing practice and a profound metaphor for my life, embodying the truth I had come to realize: what I saw as imperfections could be transformed into sources of strength and beauty.

This shop is dedicated to Hanna, my radiant late grandmother whose light uplifted up many. Hana carries beautiful meanings across cultures: in Hebrew it means grace, in Kurdish hope, in Hawaiian it translates to work. Through her memory and the wisdom of Kintsugi, I create pieces that honor the broken, celebrate resilience, and remind us that our scars are sacred.

Each piece in our collection is crafted with intention, designed to be a sanctuary object—something that holds space for healing, reflection, and the quiet beauty of imperfection made whole.