This is called "Kintsugi" (golden joinery) , how wonderful . Simply love this old traditions . Reminded me of a story i had read.
A water bearer had an old donkey on his back he is to carry a earthern pitcher of water, everyday the water used to be less as the donkey was lame on his right side and the water used to fall out . The water bearer never complained , but the donkey was sad . So one day while returning he told his owner , "why do you bear with me , all your efforts are wasted as i spill lot of water on the way " .
The water bearer smiled and told him " No , just because you are lame and water falls i always carry seeds with me and sow in the field we walk through " , "Look on your right and see the beautiful flowers and fruit bearing shrubs that have sprouted" . The water bearer said that it is not always that if there is a slight fault there is no life .
Is this not a pretty good feel , soul balm story.
Have a wonderful evening folks !!!
