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Shells that hold the light: Najeon
A keyring with mother-of-pearl sealed in resin. Hear the story of this Korean craft.
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Najeon-chilgi is a traditional Korean craft in which thin slices of abalone and other shells are inlaid into lacquered surfaces. Its rainbow sheen shifts with every angle, and it has long decorated precious boxes and furniture.
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Najeon-chilgi is a traditional Korean craft in which thin slices of abalone and other shells are inlaid into lacquered surfaces. Its rainbow sheen shifts with every angle, and it has long decorated precious boxes and furniture.
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