For centuries, Japan’s legendary Ama pearl divers—many of them women—braved the ocean’s depths, free-diving for rare treasures without modern equipment. 🌊 In 1972, Mikimoto Pearl Island captured their graceful yet demanding craft on film, a testament to time-honored skill and precision. ㅤ Their craft, their courage, their secrets—held beneath the waves for generations. But some treasures don’t stay hidden forever…