Core Materials
1. Material Selection: High-density ebony wood is carefully chosen and subjected to 60 days of constant temperature and humidity drying to ensure stability and prevent warping or cracking. The surface is sanded to a baby-skin smoothness.
2. Gold & Silver Inlay Technique: Using the traditional intangible heritage "gold inlay" (cuòjīn) technique, precise grooves are hand-carved into the wooden base. 24K gold foil and pure silver wire are then embedded into the grooves, repeatedly hammered, compacted, and polished to create a seamless fusion of metal and wood, ensuring the patterns remain vivid over time.
3. Precision Polishing: The entire piece undergoes 12 stages of hand polishing, progressing from coarse sandpaper to a mirror finish. Every edge is refined to a gentle smoothness, resulting in a sophisticated contrast between the matte ebony and the lustrous gold and silver, delivering both a luxurious tactile and visual experience.