The Museum of Korean Embroidery
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The Museum of Korean Embroidery was privately established by Heo Dongwha from his collection of traditional Korean embroidery. The museum houses more than 3,000 embroidered items featuring traditional motifs and Buddhist designs, and also includes works designated as National Treasures. This peaceful and tranquil gallery enhances the visitor’s appreciation of the beautifully embroidered items.
Embroidered items for every day use
▶ Traditional items used in daily life
Traditional embroidery ranges from ornamental and aesthetic items such as folding screens and decorative cushions, to items of everyday use such as cloths, and clothes. The museum offers visitors the chance to enjoy the artistry of women from the Joseon Dynasty.
Embroidered items for every day use
▶ Traditional items used in daily lifeTraditional embroidery ranges from ornamental and aesthetic items such as folding screens and decorative cushions, to items of everyday use such as cloths, and clothes. The museum offers visitors the chance to enjoy the artistry of women from the Joseon Dynasty.
A symbol of kingship
One of the favored motifs for traditional Korean art was Sipjangsaeong, the 10 immortal beings: sun, stone, water, cloud, pine tree, deer, Bulnocho (the plant of eternal life), turtle, crane and mountain. They were believed to have eternal youth. The theme of eternal life is worked into numerous items including paintings, furniture, personal belongings and ornaments such as a folding screen. No doubt these excellent and elegant works were also used to represent social hierarchy and as a symbol of royal authority.
Understanding Korean embroidery is a challenge for visitors who step into this oriental artistic world for the first time. Reading about embroidery will enhance your visit.
One of the favored motifs for traditional Korean art was Sipjangsaeong, the 10 immortal beings: sun, stone, water, cloud, pine tree, deer, Bulnocho (the plant of eternal life), turtle, crane and mountain. They were believed to have eternal youth. The theme of eternal life is worked into numerous items including paintings, furniture, personal belongings and ornaments such as a folding screen. No doubt these excellent and elegant works were also used to represent social hierarchy and as a symbol of royal authority.
Understanding Korean embroidery is a challenge for visitors who step into this oriental artistic world for the first time. Reading about embroidery will enhance your visit.
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