Our Story of Mother of pearl

Mother-of-pearl inlay is another craft that requires skill and refinement, using a kind of shell with a special characteristic, whose sparkle can reflect light, creating a prism of rainbow colours. The technical term for this kind of sparkle is mee fai dee. Mother-of-pearl inlay can be used to decorate the surface of many works in various ways.Mother-of-pearl inlay is a refined and exquisite art. A good piece of work, apart from having a beauty derived from the quality of the shell, also depends on the skill of the craftsman and the designs of the motifs. There must be a harmony between the motifs and the background. The spaces between the motifs are usually in black or dark colours to contrast with the motifs made of mother-of-pearl.Mother-of-pearl inlay is a high-class, traditional Thai art that requires skill and refinement. In the past, it was mostly used for items connected with royalty or religion.

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Ms. Somjate Wagprayoon

e-mail: info@mopgrips.com