What we do
From raw shell
to finished surface.
Ant Shell is a Korean-run mother-of-pearl specialist. We manage every stage in-house, from sourcing raw shell to producing shell sheet for makers of lacquerware, inlay and interiors.
01 / Raw shellSourcing
Paua, abalone and other shells, selected from New Zealand, China, the Philippines and beyond.
02 / ProcessingProcessing
Cutting, grinding and finishing at our own factory in Vietnam, with skilled hands at every step.
03 / Shell sheetShell Sheet
Mother-of-pearl veneer sheets in a wide range of shells and patterns, supplied B2B worldwide.
04 / ApplicationsLacquerware, inlay, interior
Najeonchilgi lacquerware, inlay work, furniture, accessories and interior surfaces.
Also: raw material trading, finished product distribution, mother-of-pearl buttons.
Rooted in Korea.
Working across borders.
Since 1992
Our mother-of-pearl manufacturing story began in Korea in 1992. Today, our production facility is in Vietnam, with sales offices in Korea and China. We manufacture shell veneer for makers, designers and businesses worldwide.























