Since prehistoric times, lacquer has been widely used in Korea, China, and Japan as natural paint. The lacquer is characterized by its long-lasting use and harmless to the human body by compensating for cracks and burst defects when applied to wood tools and preventing water ingress.

Najeon lacquerware is a craft made from conch, abalone, shellfish, etc. on a lacquer surface, and is a representative artifact of Korean people with a well-coordinated lacquer, which boasts a colorful natural color and a subtle gloss.

Park Gwi-rae was awarded the Silver Prize in the field of Najeon Chilgi at the National Skills Competition in 1998 and won the gold prize at the 26th Korea Victory Crafts Competition in 2001 after receiving a master's degree from Lee Hyung-man (Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 10 Najeonjang) in 1977.