“Maki-e” Tahitian Treasure – Natural Tahitian Pearl Pendant

Vintage Japanese Maki-e designed
colorful Abalone Shell Craftmanship

What is Maki-e pattern
Maki-e is a traditional Japanese decorative art that involves applying lacquer to an object and then sprinkling it with powdered gold, silver, or other metals. In this pendant, we used an abalone shell, which is more difficult and rare to find. The abalone powder is mixed with glue or lacquer and then shaped into intricate designs using various techniques. the duration of the making process for one pendant can be a few months. The resulting patterns can be incredibly detailed and ornate. Due to its unique design, Maki-e designed Abalone Shell Craftmanship the value of this pendant is very high.