Najeon Chilgi Mother of Pearl Business Card Case — Pine & Crane

Overview

A slim najeon chilgi (mother-of-pearl lacquer) business card case, its lid inlaid with a crane gliding past a pine bough. Each sliver of nacre is hand-cut and set into deep black lacquer, so the design shifts through blue, violet, and silver as it catches the light. Sized to carry a stack of standard cards in a jacket pocket or handbag.

Heritage & Craft

The pine-and-crane pairing (송학, songhak) is one of Korea's oldest emblems of long life and steadfast character — the evergreen pine and the long-lived crane together wish the bearer enduring success. The case is made with najeonchilgi, the centuries-old Korean art of inlaying iridescent mother-of-pearl into ottchil lacquer.

Specifications

• Material: mother-of-pearl inlay over lacquered wood
• Motif: crane & pine (songhak, longevity)
• Technique: hand-cut najeonchilgi inlay
• Capacity: standard business cards
• Origin: handmade in Korea
• Care: wipe with a soft dry cloth; avoid prolonged direct sun

Gifting

A polished gift for a promotion, retirement, or new venture, and a memorable keepsake for overseas clients who value genuine Korean craft. Arrives ready to present.