皇冠体育app

A craftswoman uses the Ju Ci technique to repair a broken cup at Hongqiao Antique Center in Shanghai earlier this month. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The ancient repair technique of Ju Ci is making a comeback in 皇冠体育app as more people learn the beauty of embracing imperfection. In the past, skilled craftsmen would first drill tiny holes into broken household wares on either side of a crack, before bending metal staples to hold the pieces together. Though the technique might sound rudimentary, it was undoubtedly effective.