Arijian

Our pieces are defined by exquisite designs and refined craftsmanship, and we add modern sophistication to traditional craft techniques in order to create a range of trendy pieces that preciously accommodate the modern lifestyle. The history of Arijian began with the opening of the studio to produce cabinets inlaid with mother-of-pearl, tables, and... life goods by Chulhyun Yoo in 2013. At the Traditional Korean Craft , the former Arijian, artisans who were equipped with outstanding skills created dynamic and delicate works unique to Korea with diverse materials and their works were loved by so many celebrities including the high class at the time of the economic development of Korea in the 1980s to 1990s. Building upon this tradition, Jian Yoo, an artist and his daughter who had been active in a variety of genres such as interior design and graphics, launched "Arijian," a brand defined by her name. Arijian means "to engrave beautiful light" and is the combination of the word "ari," referring to "beautiful" in Korean, and the word "jian," referring to "engrave light. This also implies the oeuvre of Arijian that engraves the resplendent light of the mother of pearl in the sphere of contemporary design and space. The materials of the mother of pearl are natural shells such as the abalone and the conch, and were utilized by the craftsmanship skills that had already reached their peak in the Goryeo Dynasty around 1,000 years ago. In studios and by artisans managed by the country, this high-quality culture created the bottom drawers of the royal family, the luxury goods of aristocrats, and gifts to the Chinese royal family. Accompanied with a long-established history and beauty gifted by nature, the mother of pearl becomes art itself with the radiant color and when carved and polished. As a gemstone becomes a jewel when carved and polished, the mother of pearl becomes flowers and birds in skillful hands crafted by years of experience. Arijian preserves such heritage. At the same time it embodies "the unique modernity ...Read More