Where East Meets West: A Collector’s Heirloom Co-created by Chinese ink painting master Yuan Zhi, this Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box is a transcendent fusion of 3,000-year-old craftsmanship and contemporary design. Each box is a functional masterpiece that bridges the poetic minimalism of Asian aesthetics with North America’s appetite for sustainable luxury, offering a tactile connection to cultural heritage.
Dual Heritage, Timeless Narrative .Luodian Inlay: The lid reimagines Yuan Zhi’s ink painting《Mountain Mists》using 0.2mm-thin abalone and pearl shell fragments, a technique perfected during the Tang Dynasty. Under light, the inlay shifts from midnight black to iridescent blues and golds, mimicking the interplay of moonlight on ink-wash textures—a nod to China’s galaxy of mother-of-pearl philosophy. .Natural Lacquer: Made with paint solutionharvested from century-old lacquer tree in Sichuan, the box undergoes 120 hand-applied lacquer layers over six months. The matte finish evolves with time, developing a unique patina that mirrors the owner’s journey—a metaphor for resilience rooted in Asian philosophy
Two-Tier Design: .Top Layer: Magnetic compartments inspired by imperial curio cabinets, ideal for organizing fine jewelry. .lower Layer: Velvet-lined tray compatible with mechanical watches or jade bracelets, blending utility with cultural symbolism
