Hanji (Korean: 한지/韓紙) is the traditional handmade paper from Korea. It is made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree or Hibiscus Namihot (also known by its current scientific name, Abelmoschus manihot) both native to Korea, which helps suspend the individual fibers in water. Despite being paper, Hanji is extremely tough, waterproof, and versatile. Because […]
Jeonju-jang refers to wooden furniture made in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, during the Joseon Dynasty and used by the middle-upper classes. It is valued as local cultural heritage for its distinctive shapes, metal ornaments, and multifunctional design tailored to users’ needs. Jeonju was a key residential center where landowners and yangban officials from the Honam […]
Hwanghae Do province was located in the northwest of Korea. The provincial capital was Haeju. The regional name for the province was Haeseo. In 1395, the province was organized as Punghae (풍해도; 豐海道; Punghae-do). In 1417, it was renamed Hwanghae. The name derived from the names of the two principal cities of Hwangju (황주; 黃州) and Haeju (해주; 海州). In 1945, Korea was divided into Soviet and American zones […]
Korean wedding boxes, known as “Ham” or “Hon-su ham“, are typically characterized by their low and wide dimensions. The average measurements for these boxes are approximately 30cm in height, 60cm in width, and 30cm in depth. The top part of these boxes features a hinged lid at the back, which can be lifted open. The […]
Nong- 이층농 in Korean is used to define a stackable clothing chest. The name has been used since the Goryeo Dynasty. Nong originally did not have legs, but later on, a leg part, called madae (馬臺), was attached to it. In the beginning, Korean furniture tended to be small, light, and plain, with minimal decoration […]
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The majority of books and studies on antique Korean furniture have been published in the Korean language, with only a few available in English. ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND EXTERNAL LINKS. Society of Joseon. Korean wooden crafts. https://www.nfm.go.kr/_Upload/BALGANBOOK/391/04.pdf Joseon Home and the Wooden Furniture. Written by Hwang Ji-hyun, Curator of the Fine Arts Department
