The mother-of-pearl lacquer ware, originated in Jishan, is one traditional craftsmanship. Craftsmen usually choose natural Chinese lacquer, (soft/hard) mother-of-pearl lacquer, gold, silver, wood, paper as raw materials and make it with elaborate processes including Model-making, a protective layer of lacquer paste, gold inlaid work, reduplicative lacquer, mother-of-pearl lacquering, polishing in water and manually refining.

The mother-of-pearl lacquer inlay skill has long been used since the Western Zhou Dynasty. It was regarded as gifts contributing to emperors and royal families in different dynasties. Bai Juyi, a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty, spoke highly of its gorgeous and luxurious appearance in his poem “Supingyao”. 

The wares made by Jishan Mother-of-pearl Lacquer Ware Research Center show elaborate and complex crafts and also are recherche materials. By using natural Chinese lacquer, mother-of-pearl lacquer, noble metal, wood and paper as the raw materials, its products look quaint, elegant and exquisite with bright and clean surface, harmonious hue, pretty and elegant design, smooth texture which looks like beautiful pearls. It highlights the feature of traditional Chinese mother-of-pearl lacquer handicraft and represents splendid traditional Chinese techniques.