Korean Mother-of-Pearl Lacquer Box – Camellia & Plum Blossom | Handmade Najeonchilgi

A Piece of Korean Art for Your Everyday Life

Inspired by the elegant flower paintings of late-Joseon artist Shin Myeong-yeon, this handcrafted mother-of-pearl box brings the beauty of traditional Korean art into a contemporary space.

The design brings together plum blossoms, which bloom through the cold of winter, and camellias, which remain vibrant through the season.

In Korean tradition, these flowers have long been associated with resilience, prosperity, and longevity.

✨ Traditional Korean Najeonchilgi Craftsmanship

Each box is individually handcrafted using traditional Korean mother-of-pearl inlay techniques.

Small pieces of natural shell are carefully cut, arranged, and applied by hand to create the intricate flowers, branches, and leaves.

Because every piece is handmade using natural materials, subtle variations in color, texture, shell pattern, and placement are part of the character of each piece.

✨ Four Types of Natural Mother-of-Pearl

The artwork incorporates different types of shell to create changing colors and reflections depending on the viewing angle and light.

• Pearl shell – soft, luminous white tones
• Colored shell – iridescent rainbow reflections
• Luminous shell – deep and vivid brilliance
• Red shell – subtle, sophisticated warm tones

The natural iridescence of the shell gives the artwork a depth and brilliance that changes beautifully with the light.

✨ Inspired by Joseon-Era Art

The Camellia & Plum Blossom design was inspired by a work by Shin Myeong-yeon, a Korean painter of the late Joseon period known for his refined flower-and-bird paintings.

Traditional artistic inspiration is reinterpreted through contemporary Korean craftsmanship, creating a decorative object that can be enjoyed in modern interiors.

✨ Beautiful & Functional

Its long rectangular shape makes it suitable for storing:

• Pens and writing instruments
• Jewelry and accessories
• Small keepsakes
• Personal treasures
• Decorative objects

It can also be displayed as a Korean decorative art piece on a desk, shelf, dressing table, or console.

🎨 COLOR OPTIONS

Mint
Soft and refined with a fresh, elegant character.

Black
Deep and sophisticated, emphasizing the luminous mother-of-pearl decoration.

🎁 GIFT PACKAGING

Gift presentation includes:

• Basic gift box
• Korean-style wrapping cloth
• Decorative Norigae ornament (color selected at random)

Wrapping color:
• Mint Box – Light Green wrapping
• Black Box – Light Purple wrapping

A beautiful choice for weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings, special occasions, and meaningful Korean heritage gifts.

📏 PRODUCT DETAILS

Product: Camellia & Plum Blossom Multipurpose Box
Material: Garing wood (Indonesia), Natural Mother-of-Pearl
Size: 7 × 24 × 4 cm
Colors: Mint / Black
Manufacturer: Miji Company
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Craft: Korean Mother-of-Pearl Inlay (Najeonchilgi)

🖐 HANDCRAFTED PRODUCT NOTICE

This item is handcrafted using natural mother-of-pearl.

Variations in shell color, iridescence, grain, pattern, and placement may occur naturally and make each piece unique.

These characteristics are part of the handmade nature of the product and are not considered defects.

⏳ MADE TO ORDER

This item requires approximately 4 weeks for production before international shipping.

Please consider the production period when ordering for a specific occasion.

Authentically sourced from South Korea.