South Korea's FICT design studio uses traditional techniques to create beautiful mother of pearl objects.
Using a technique called 'jagae' with a modern twist, the design team is able to make sophisticated and elegant coasters and trays. Jagae is a traditional Korean technique of lacquering carefully cut pieces of pearl to produce beautifully intricate designs. FICT's designs are unique in that the result is more scattered and not meant to hold a pattern to make an image. Chips of mother of pearl are suspended in resin on the tray, and the edges of the tray are then wrapped with a gold-plated or stainless steel band. Additionally, light bounces off the pieces, drawing the eye in.
These gorgeous mother of pearl objects seamlessly integrate traditional techniques with a modern aesthetic.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Traditional Techniques in Modern Design
- Combining traditional production methods with a modern approach creates innovative and unique products
- Mother of Pearl in Home Decor
- Mother of pearl is being used in new and innovative ways in the production of home decor
- Intricate Design in Homewares
- Designers are turning to intricate and complex designs to create sophisticated homewares that are both functional and beautiful
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Decor
- Designers are using innovative materials and processes to create unique and beautiful home decor products
- Artisanal Crafts
- There is an opportunity to explore the use of traditional crafting techniques to create modern and innovative products that are both functional and beautiful
- Luxury Goods
- Luxury brands could use the intricate and complex designs of mother of pearl products in high-end homeware collections to create a unique and luxurious experience for customers
