Perfectly #ImPerfect

Every scar, every crack in the soul, every scratch on the body makes us better people. True art is to love, accept your imperfections, and turn them into a beautiful piece of jewelry. Each of us is, after all, perfectly imperfect.

When I first discovered the Japanese technique of preserving and repairing porcelain, Kintsugi, I was completely captivated. The philosophy of not discarding broken fragility but instead elevating the cracks into a perfectly golden work of art is something we should remember, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Porcelain repaired in this way gains a new life, and in its imperfection, it becomes even more beautiful than it was before. Since my first visit to Modra Majolica – our traditional folk pottery – and the creation of jewelry inspired by this craft, I’ve met incredible people dedicated to preserving this beautiful tradition. Every time I visit them, I see that they are the “gold” holding together the last fragments of this craft. They do something admirable, and I wholeheartedly support them, hoping they never lose sight of why they do it. Majolica artisans do their work perfectly, but just like in life, sometimes situations arise that are beyond our control. Occasionally something spills, breaks, or cracks. When I was shown a completely warped piece of pottery recently, I was fascinated by it. Six months ago, I asked them to collect imperfect pieces and try to breathe new life into them. Soon, I will present jewelry called #ImPerfect, exploring the theme of love for our own imperfections. Each of us carries cracks, and it’s up to us to repair them with the Kintsugi technique, transforming them into something uniquely beautiful. This inspires me deeply. I love combining tradition, philosophy, and themes that I, as a woman and a mother, engage with daily. I am proud to present the first three pieces of pottery we created together with Majolica, inspired by Kintsugi. Each one is a perfectly imperfect original. Instead of being discarded, we bought them from the Majolica studio and gave them a new life. Because we love them exactly as they are – perfectly #ImPerfect. The first pieces will be available in our kiosks, each a one-of-a-kind original. And when Majolica creates another “imperfect” piece, we will happily offer it a new life as well.