Innovative Sustainable Jewellery
"Embrace the essence of sustainable beauty with an environmental consciousness. Kim's sustainable art jewellery conveys a powerful message, highlighting the significance of sustainable design that commences with the smallest of actions.”
Nol-ee Collection
3D Print Technology X Craftsmanship
"Combined 3D printing and traditional Korean craftsmanship to create jewellery, driven by Kim's sustainable perspective on these two technologies, uniting tradition and future technology for a better tomorrow."
3D Print Technology
"The use of 3D printing technology in jewellery aims to introduce a different process from the traditional jewellery manufacturing. 3D printing technology is currently being developed and employed across various fields, including fashion, healthcare, and product design. Moreover, it allows the use of sustainable materials and is suitable for small-scale, multi-product production. The future prospects are even more promising.”
Korean Traditional Inlayed Crafts
"The traditional Korean mother-of-pearl inlay technique, with a rich historical heritage, dates back centuries and was often employed in crafting decorative items, furniture, and personal accessories, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the time.
This intricate and time-honored technique has been reinterpreted from a sustainable perspective. To carry forward the wisdom of using discarded seashells to create the most splendid and beautiful designs, Jihyo Kim has applied traditional mother-of-pearl materials and techniques. This approach seeks to preserve the legacy of utilizing discarded materials for their inherent beauty and sustainability.”
Sustainable Materials
"Embrace the essence of sustainable beauty with an environmental consciousness. Kim's sustainable art jewellery conveys a powerful message, highlighting the significance of sustainable design that commences with the smallest of actions.”