Heritage-2016 | THE WHOO

2016 Najeon
The Radiant Lacquerware of Korean Nobility

Discover the Heritage of Our 2016 Artisan Collaboration

Eternal Time Engraved on Mother-of-Pearl

A Limited-Edition Imperial Youth State Honors Speciality Set

A Pair of Phoenixes Symbolizing Eternal Value and Imperial Youth
The 2nd edition of Our Imperial Youth State Honors Speciality Set

Imperial Youth products themed on State Honors Speciality Set of 2016 with luxurious mother-of-pearl design, showcasing the radiant Lacquerware of Korean nobility of Najeon.

“Timeless artistry is reborn in the everlasting Najeon box. Renowned for its luminous elegance and profound grace, Najeonchilgi, mother-of-pearl-inlaid lacquer ware, is widely regarded as one of the finest art forms. This rare Imperial Youth State Honors Speciality Set is presented alongside a pair of phoenixes crafted from pure gold.”

The image of Korean Mother-of-pearl lacquerware Master Son Dae Hyun, the Holder of Seoul Intangible Cultural Heritage property, working on the artwork of traditional lacquerware. — Holder of Seoul Intangible Cultural Heritage property No. 1, Lacquer Master Son Dae Hyun

Najeonchilgi, admired worldwide for its ethereal glow and intricate craftsmanship, stands as one of Korea’s most prestigious art forms. Through his collaboration with Imperial Youth, Master Son believes this collection revives the beauty of the past in the present.

The brilliance of Najeonchilgi, combined with the timeless elegance of Imperial Youth, creates a noble masterpiece. The deep red Najeonchilgi box, once reserved exclusively for royalty, features a pair of phoenixes symbolizing the king and queen, alongside the Ten Symbols of Longevity.