When light shines on exquisite lacquer work, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the shells produce unique light and shadow effects, like flowing rainbows. Such a charming work of art combines lacquer, a ...

Chuyen My village on the outskirts of Hanoi is famous for mother-of-pearl inlays. Of all the seven hamlets practice the traditional craft, Chuon Ngo has the oldest pearl inlay history - more than ...

When light shines on exquisite lacquer work, inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the shells produce unique light and shadow effects, like flowing rainbows. Such a charming work of art combines lacquer, a ...

Dong Vinh village in Chuyen My commune, Phu Xuyen district, Hanoi has been well-known throughout the northern region for the traditional pearl inlay handicraft for a long time. Dong Vinh village in ...

WONJU - Lacquer-ware inlaid with mother-of-pearl, known as ``najeonchilgi,'' was one of the luxurious items symbolizing wealth and nobility both in the past and present. ``Najeon'' means ...

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