OUR PROJECTS

Giving New Life
to Unused Pearls

( NATURE PEARL )

Nature Pearl

In the past, pearls that did not meet the standards for use in jewelry were discarded. WSP calls these pearls “Nature Pearls” and values each one for its unique character. We provide these pearls to artists, who give them new life as works of art.

( ARTWORK )

Featured Works

Series 1

From “Ocean Creatures: The Cardboard Story”

Taki Tamada / Sculptor

Exhibited at the Setouchi City Museum of Art exhibition “Sculptor Taki Tamada — From Sea Creatures: The Cardboard Story”
Series 2

DIGNITY

Taki Tamada / Sculptor

Countless Nature Pearls adorn the wings, which exude a sense of nobility, expressing beauty and the pride inherent within them.
Series 3

En

NIZO / Calligrapher

“En” is an artwork that brings together the two meanings of “en”: circle and connection. It represents the circular form of a pearl and the bonds between people. The character is written in the seal script style, which dates back to between 200 and 1000 BCE. Through the timeless beauty of calligraphy, it expresses the universal bonds between people and the enduring harmony of nature. The work was created using a special ink made with pearl powder. Pearls that could not be used for jewelry were ground into powder, and 20% of the powder was mixed into the ink, giving the color greater depth and texture.Through this unique technique, the distinctive qualities of pearls are incorporated into the character.
Series 4

Cat

Seiya Kaji / Scrap Material Artist

An art piece that fuses scrap materials with Nature Pearls. By sculpting a cat’s form from finely fragmented scrap wood and adorning it with approximately 4,000 Nature Pearls, the artist expresses supple musculature and a sense of dynamism. The result is a rare, one-of-a-kind work of art.
Series 5

White of Prayer

This kimono is made of light sumi-dyed silk, which beautifully highlights the white. It combines white gofun paste-resist dyeing and embroidery with Nature Pearls, whose natural variations add a unique beauty to the piece.　The kimono has a striking presence, evoking the timeless sense of purity and prayer associated with white fabric. WSP provided approximately 25,000 Nature Pearls for this graduation project by a student in the Textile Design program at Tama Art University’s Department of Product Design.

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Artist Profiles

( ARTIST 1 )

Taki Tamada

Sculptor

Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1983. Graduated from Tama Art University. Uses only recycled cardboard to express the sculptural beauty of living creatures through her unique techniques. She has also expanded her activities into the field of art education.
( ARTIST 2 )

NIZO

Calligrapher

He began studying calligraphy at an early age and developed a deep fascination with seal script, one of the earliest forms of Chinese characters. Based in the United States, he works to share Japanese culture with audiences around the world. His work includes signage for Ippudo New York and Sushi Azabu.
( ARTIST 3 )

Seiya Kaji

Recycled Materials Artist

Born in 1996 in Murakami, Niigata. Graduated from Nagaoka Institute of Design. Creates life-size animal sculptures using discarded wood from construction companies and restaurants.

Love Our Nature Project

Let’s Love Nature, Let’s Love Things As They Are

The beauty of nature gives us countless blessings. Passing these blessings on to future generations is both our responsibility and our mission. At the heart of our jewelry is a culture of pearl farming that exists in harmony with the ocean. In recent years, however, climate change and other environmental changes have had a significant impact on the natural habitat of Akoya oysters. Protecting the ocean where pearls are born is an essential part of our commitment to the future. This is the purpose behind our “Love Our Nature Project.” Through this project, we are taking a range of steps to reduce our environmental impact. These include finding new ways to use pearls that are not suitable for jewelry as “Nature Pearls,” creating display fixtures from recycled and discarded materials, and supporting organizations dedicated to protecting the environment. Each of these efforts is a step toward our goal of “passing beauty on to the future.” By valuing limited resources and continuing to create products in harmony with nature, we strive to build a more sustainable future. Here is a glimpse into some of our initiatives.

Pearl Farming Business

Building on the experience and expertise we have developed over the years, we are working to preserve and pass on the traditions of primary marine industries to future generations.

About Marine Business
Donations

We donate a portion of our sales to organizations such as the Nature Conservation Society of Japan, the Sea and Japan Project, which promotes marine experiences and environmental conservation, and Florence, a certified NPO that supports children and families, among other organizations.

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Cosmetics Containers

We use containers made from products of upcycling. Our products contain beauty ingredients extracted from Nature Pearls using ultra-high-pressure extraction technology.
( STORE FIXTURE )

Furnishings

The jewelry display stands in our stores are original fixtures made from recycled scrap wood.