Appreciation of China’s Traditional Intangible Cultural Heritage 2-Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

"Mother-of-pearl inlay" refers to the decorative technique of using thin slices of shells and seashells, inlaid onto surfaces such as lacquer or wood, to create intricate designs. It is one of China's traditional decorative arts. According to the Cihai dictionary, the character "钿" (diàn) means "inlay decoration." For example, inlaying with gold or silver is called "gold inlay," while jewelry shaped like flowers and made with gold, jade, and gems is called "flower inlay."