Tobikomi is a Japanese term that refers to a specific technique used in the art of kintsugi, which involves repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. This method not only restores the item but also highlights its cracks and imperfections, turning them into a unique feature rather than hiding them. Tobikomi emphasizes the beauty of flaws and the history of the object. In a broader context, tobi means "to jump" or "to leap," and komi means "to put in" or "to insert." Thus, tobi-komi can also refer to the act of inserting or embedding something in a way that creates a dynamic or striking effect, often seen in various forms of Japanese art and design.