Rekah Project
From Brokennes, Something Blooms
Rekah is a creative wellness experience that invites participants to embrace their emotional journey, reconnect with themselves, and discover healing through art, reflection, and clay.
A collaboration between Talk Mental Health Indonesia (TMH.id) and Nangsib Keramik, Rekah combines mental health practices, local culture, and creative expression to create a safe and meaningful space for growth.
Because what is broken is not the end, it can become the place where something beautiful begins to bloom.
About Rekah
In Indonesian, the word “Rekah” carries two beautiful meanings. It means a crack or fracture, symbolizing the moments in life when we experience loss, heartbreak, disappointment, or emotional pain.
Yet it also echoes the word “merekah,” which means to blossom or bloom, like a flower opening its petals or the dawn breaking across the horizon. Within this single word lies the heart of our project:
What is broken can also become the beginning of new growth.
Our Philosophy
There are moments in life when our hearts feel shattered. Whether through grief, the loss of a loved one, heartbreak, unfulfilled dreams, or wounds we cannot even name, we are often taught to “move on” quickly, hide our pain, and pretend everything is okay.
Rekah embraces a different belief. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, the art of repairing broken pottery with gold, we believe that cracks should not be hidden, they should be honored.
In Kintsugi, the fractures become the most beautiful part of the object because they tell its story. Likewise, our emotional scars do not diminish our worth. When we allow ourselves to process rather than avoid our pain, those experiences can become the very places where resilience, wisdom, and self-compassion grow.
We believe healing is not about becoming who we were before. It is about becoming someone even more whole because of what we have lived through.
Why We Created Rekah
Modern life moves fast. Many adults rarely have the opportunity to slow down, reconnect with themselves, or express emotions in a healthy way. We also recognize several challenges:
- Safe emotional spaces are often divided by gender, leaving few inclusive environments where everyone feels welcome.
- Creative play is often seen as something only children need, while adults are expected to be productive all the time.
- Many people long to reconnect with themselves but don’t know where to begin.
- There are limited opportunities to experience mental wellbeing through creativity, culture, and community.
Rekah was created to answer these needs. It is a welcoming space where people of all genders can explore emotions through clay, creativity, mindfulness, and meaningful human connection.
A Meaningful Collaboration
Talk Mental Health Indonesia (TMH.id)
Talk Mental Health Indonesia is a community-driven organization dedicated to promoting mental wellbeing through accessible, culturally grounded, and community-based approaches. Our work integrates psychology, storytelling, art, culture, and safe spaces to encourage meaningful conversations about mental health.
Nangsib Keramik
Nangsib Keramik is a pottery studio located in Kasongan, Yogyakarta, one of Indonesia’s most renowned pottery villages with a rich artistic heritage. Together, we bring two healing processes into one experience:
Healing the heart.
Shaping the earth.
Your Journey Through Rekah
Over approximately three hours, participants experience a thoughtfully designed journey of reflection, creativity, and connection.
Welcome & Discover Kasongan
Learn about the history of Kasongan Village and the cultural heritage of pottery making.
Understanding Emotions
Explore how emotions and grief are stored in the body and why acknowledging them matters.
Discovering Kintsugi
Learn how embracing imperfections can become a powerful metaphor for healing.
Breaking the Pottery
A symbolic activity representing the courage to acknowledge emotional wounds and difficult experiences.
Rebuilding with Intention
Reconnect the broken pieces using the philosophy inspired by Kintsugi.
Painting Your Heart
Decorate your heart-shaped pottery as a symbol of hope, resilience, and transformation.
Community Sharing Circle
Reflect and share your experience in a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
Guided Meditation
Close the session with a Brain–Heart Coherence meditation to cultivate calm, self-awareness, and emotional balance.
What You'll Receive
Every participant will receive:
- A handmade heart-shaped pottery piece to take home
- Woven tote bag
- Shared art toolkit
- Reflection cards
- Snacks and beverages
- Fresh flowers
- Curated calming music
- Guidance from trained wellness facilitators
- Event documentation and photos
Who Is This For?
Rekah Project welcomes anyone aged 18 and above who is looking for a meaningful way to reconnect with themselves.
No artistic background or pottery experience is required. Simply bring your curiosity, openness, and willingness to experience something different.
Whether you’re navigating change, grief, burnout, or simply seeking a moment to pause, REKAH offers a space where you can be fully yourself.
The Space We Hold
At Rekah, we intentionally create a space that is:
- Safe and non-judgmental
- Inclusive of all genders
- Warm, welcoming, and supportive
- Rooted in creativity rather than perfection
- Focused on self-reflection instead of performance
For three hours, you are invited to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and leave carrying not only a handmade artwork but also a renewed sense of self.
Our Programs
Suisen — Open Batch
Perfect for individuals joining our regular public sessions.
Maximum 8 participants
IDR 250,000 per person
Held on the 2nd and 4th week of every month
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Camellia — Couple Experience
A specially curated session for couples seeking meaningful connection.
Minimum two participants
IDR 475,000 per person
Up to four hours
Includes meals, refreshments, and translator services
Wisteria Blue — School Outreach
Our facilitators bring the REKAH experience directly to schools.
Minimum 30 participants
IDR 125,000 per student
Complimentary participation for five teachers
Wisteria Purple — School Experience at Nangsib Keramik
Schools visit Kasongan to experience pottery and reflection firsthand.
Minimum 30 participants
IDR 110,000 per student
Complimentary participation for five teachers
Sakura — Corporate & Government
A wellbeing program designed for organizations, companies, and government institutions.
Minimum 10 participants
IDR 400,000 per person
10% cashback
Guided walking tour around Kasongan Village
English translator available
Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Why Art for Mental Wellbeing?
Art allows us to express emotions that words often cannot capture.
Working with clay engages both the body and mind, encouraging mindfulness, emotional awareness, creativity, and self-reflection.
Research has shown that creative expression can help reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen overall psychological wellbeing.
Rekah is not psychotherapy or clinical treatment.
Instead, it is a creative wellbeing experience designed to support mental health through art, community, reflection, and meaningful human connection.
Let Something New Bloom
Healing doesn’t always mean becoming who you were before.
Sometimes healing means embracing every crack, every scar, and every chapter of your story with compassion.
Because when we give our broken places the space and care they deserve, they do not become weaker.
They bloom.
Let's join Rekah!
Ready to experience a different way of reconnecting with yourself?
Join us for a creative journey where art, mindfulness, culture, and mental wellbeing come together.
✨ Register for an Open Batch
🤝 Book a Corporate or School Session
💛 Contact Talk Mental Health Indonesia to learn more