Conch or mother-of-pearl inlay is a craft that is considered quite old in Vietnam. The stages need to be done quite meticulously, such as drawing samples, grinding, sawing, inlaying on the product and then grinding.
First, the artist will sketch the drawing, calculating the details so that the ratio of each scene is in balance with the composition of the painting. Then, stitch the cut mother-of-pearl together. Each very small piece of mother-of-pearl will be put together to form a specific shape.
All stages are made by hand, with special tools only.