Najeon Lacquerware Korea
Najeon lacquerware, mother-of-pearl inlaid traditional Korean craft.
Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province is Korea's centre for najeon (나전) lacquerware, lacquered objects inlaid with mother-of-pearl patterns. Najeon Lacquerware Korea produces trays, boxes, furniture panels, and decorative objects using traditional technique. Exported to museum gift shops, interior designers, and specialty craft importers in Europe, the US, and Japan.
- Type
- brand seeking distribution
- Location
- Tongyeong, South Korea
- Website
- najeon.co.kr
- Categories
- Home Décor & Textiles, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Gifts & Novelty
- Markets
- United States, Japan, Germany, France, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-12 OpenSanctions
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-12 OpenSanctions
Import rules for these goods
- Consumer goods sold in the EU fall under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR, applies since 13 Dec 2024): a responsible person in the EU is mandatory. EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR)