This object embodies the many layers of a union. Together we let go of what weighs us down: the negative moments are released, making space for a new beginning every time. We learn to jump into the deep together, to embrace the adventure.
Shards are gathered and reassembled into a new form. Tasks are shared, hands help each other to make it whole again. Step by step, we build a future where the traces remain visible.
The cracks are not flaws, but symbols of the journey – not the destination. We polish and refine the surface, accepting imperfection and valuing it as a mark of identity and strength.
Transformation & Re-framing
Every marriage has its ups and downs, moments of harmony and friction. This is not a failure but the natural rhythm of life together. What truly matters is the willingness and strength to restore balance, again and again.
This wedding gift offers the symbolic tools to turn those moments into something new. Each crack – small or large – is highlighted with gold, leaving a visible trace of shared healing. Instead of hiding scars, it celebrates them as lasting marks of resilience and connection.
The teapot becomes a contemporary ritual object: a silent witness to tension and reconciliation, where breaking and mending symbolize a bond that continually renews itself in meaning.
Its transformation is carried by Yves Klein Blue – a color radiating infinity, energy, and mystique. In this new guise, the teapot transcends its original function and becomes an icon of renewal: a metaphor for the strength of marriage.
Inside, a hidden message awaits. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of kintsugi, true beauty is not found in perfection but in the restoration of what is fragile. The ritual of breaking and rejoining with gold embodies forgiveness, renewal, and the art of moving forward together.
🌿 Provenance
This teapot, with its rounded body and gracefully curved spout, reflects the refinement of early 20th-century European table culture. Once a household utility, it was sourced from the Noordermarkt in Amsterdam and re-coded as a ritual object.
Origin & Production
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Origin: Noordermarkt, Amsterdam (antique find)
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Estimated production: 1920s–1940s
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Type: Traditional European ceramic, later re-framed as an art object
Material & Contents
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Vintage ceramic body, hand-painted in Yves Klein Blue
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Inside you’ll find:
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Two-component adhesive
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Mixing sticks
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A small jar of gold powder
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Fine fabric for polishing
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Hand sanitiser for clean application
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A handwritten note
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URL link to an online kintsugi workshop & instructions
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Optional personalization: custom note, names, or bespoke content
Dimensions & Weight
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Width: ~20 cm
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Height: ~15 cm
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Volume: ~1 liter
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Weight: ~1.2 kg
Condition
Excellent vintage condition, re-framed as a ritual object.
Ideas & Occasions
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A centerpiece during a wedding or vow renewal
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A poetic anniversary gift
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A symbolic ritual during challenging times – to break and rebuild together
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A decorative statement in a modern, minimalist, or contemporary interior
Shipping Info
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Ships from Italy
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Secure double-cardboard packaging with protective wrapping
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Shipping to NL from €13 via Poste Italiane (with tracking)
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Express DHL/UPS available on request
Variations & Bespoke Options
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Alternative colors or finishes available on request
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Bespoke forms and personalized contents on commission
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See related objects for more editions within The Imperfect Wedding Gift series
Extras
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Personalization with names and notes
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Special gift packaging available
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Optional instruction card with printed ritual description
About the Artist
Conceptual artist Annelies Nuy works at the intersection of art, technology, and ritual. With experience in kintsugi workshops and training, she translates this philosophy into prêt-à-porter objects. Her practice evolves from fashion and technology into artivism and fintech-art, where resilience, relationships, and transformation are central themes.
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