Introduction
Utilizing the intricate technique of mother-of-pearl inlay, Amuleto Pearl offers a reimagined version of the Amuleto lamp, enriching its design while maintaining its distinctive technological and functional characteristics.
Limited to seventeen pieces, Amuleto Pearl emerges from the collaboration between Alessandro Mendini and Bang-ung Song, a renowned artisan and master of mother-of-pearl inlay.
In contrast to the original version, Amuleto Pearl distinguishes itself for a black or red finish that covers the entire structure, including the circular elements. Intricate mother-of-pearl decorations are meticulously applied using the Najeon-chilgi technique, a traditional Korean decorative style expertly adapted to meet the lamp's requirements. Each Amuleto Pearl lamp features 1,566 pieces of mother-of-pearl meticulously arranged by hand according to Alessandro Mendini's design, making each lighting fixture truly unique. The creation process entails meticulous precision and creativity, resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece characterized by its painstaking craftsmanship .

Description
Amuleto, the name of the lamp, means "luck". Here are three circles in the universe with the sun, the moon and the earth connected by shafts. "The idea to marry the modernity of this lamp's futurist technology with the very ancient method of mother-of-pearl inlay is something exceptional and quite extraordinary." The maestro who crafted this decoration is one of the most talented in the Orient. He made the pattern of dots I designed with truly miraculous skill, precision and measuredness. His capacity demonstrates the richness of a tradition that still continues today.

Honors and awards
- ‘The future-oriented design by Alessandro Mendini using the LED technology in a refreshing new way, is the reason why the museum has decided to integrate AMULETO into its permanent collection.’ - Corinna Rösner, Former Chief Curator and Deputy Director, Die Neue Sammlung, Munich.
- Selected as one of Italy's representative designs under the auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cultural Heritage.
- Good Design Awards - The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design

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