Heritage-2025

2025 Imperial Youth Art & Heritage Set

Discover the Heritage of Our 2025 Artist Collaboration

The Art of intricate Mother-of-Pearl inlay

A Limited-Edition Imperial Youth Art & Heritage Set

Featuring the Royal Heritage of Mother-of-Pearl inlay
Imperial Youth Art & Heritage Set

“This exclusive masterpiece uses intricate Mother-of-Pearl inlay,demonstrates the statement of THE WHOO’s ethos, representing the enduring touch point between beauty and functionality.”

Artist of Contemporary Mother-of-Pearl, Jian Yoo

Artist Jian Yoo juxtaposes contrasting elementssuch as natural-artificial, traditional-modern by using Mother-of-Pearls as a medium to present new imagery. Her works bring together hundreds and thousands of tiny specks of light, forming a radiant whole that unveils a tangible brilliance.
The artwork encapsulates the beauty of natural cycles, where layers upon layers of thousands and thousands of pieces with their countless interconnections, flow like waves, break, shine, and come together again in a harmonious and captivating rhythm of nature's continuous cycle.

This version of Imperial Youth Art & Heritage edition is completed with thousands of beautiful sparks from mother-of-pearls. The phoenix decoration, the symbol of Imperial Youth Collection, is reborn through Korea’s decorative technique and symbolizes eternality and timelessness. THE WHOO’s Art & Heritage Edition presents timeless beauty against time.
The Beauty behind Mother-of-pearl
Mother-of-pearl is crafted from the shells of abalone, clams, and conchs, and is renowned for its radiant and exquisite luster. Historically, it has adorned the garments, furniture, and ornaments of royal families within the Korean court. Its luxurious beauty and symbolic value made it a significant element in Korean culture. As such, mother-of-pearl is regarded as a noble and beautiful material, cherished in Korean heritage. It has long been used in various forms of art, including royal court artistry and crafts with heritage, making it a meaningful and culturally rich material.
The Symbolism of the Phoenix
The phoenix has long symbolized peace, and nobility in Korean court culture. It was prominently featured in the attire of queens, royal furniture, and ornaments, serving as a powerful emblem of dignity and auspiciousness in traditional court arts and crafts. Today, the phoenix represents the elegance of Korean heritage. It is often paired with traditional materials such as mother-of-pearl, and expressed in colors like gold, to convey Korea’s refined artistry and cultural legacy to the world.