While a YouTube instructional video or fix-it fair volunteer might take care of a repair, sometimes you need to seek out a professional. We checked in with a few Portlanders who help people hold on to things they love, whether it’s a family heirloom, a piece of camping gear, or a favorite pair of jeans.
Emi Joyce on practicing and teaching the Japanese method of repairing ceramics.
“Kintsugi is a little bit different from regular repair. Usually, you want to hide [repairs]. You want it to look new or original, seamless. But kintsugi highlights the repaired area with gold. [It] also represents lots of meanings. Its main meaning is the imperfection of our lives…