Seoul: crafts inherited from dynasties
11 locations
Seoul is a dynamic city of contrasts that blends modern skyscrapers with temples and palaces left behind by the Joseon Dynasty, which founded the capital and ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910. In our itinerary, discover the impact of the Joseon rule on contemporary craftsmanship and see how artisans in Seoul preserve and innovate long-standing embroidery, lacquering, pottery and metalworking techniques.
©Jiseon Jang
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artisan
Jiseon Jang
Jiseon Jang creates large contemporary floral installations with texture and a sense of space that a...
107-2 Bangbaejungang-ro, 6772, Seoul, South Korea
By appointment only
©Sungho Cho
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artisan
Sungho Cho
Having trained in jewellery making and silversmithing across the world, Sungho Cho makes vessels ins...
B1, Nambusunhwan-ro 1859, 151-050, Seoul, South Korea
By appointment only
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artisan
Dukjoo Choi
In her studio in central Seoul, Dukjoo Choi maintains a traditional Joseon practice of upcycling fab...
9-166 Ihwadong, Jongno-gu, 110-500, Seoul, South Korea
By appointment only
©Youngjin Kim
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Youngjin Kim
Former actress and fashion supervisor Youngjin Kim found her vocation in making traditional Korean c...
1-11 Dokseodang-ro, 140-210, Seoul, South Korea
Monday to Friday 10:00-19:00
©Sejin Bae
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artisan
Sejin Bae
Sejin Bae crafts minimalist ceramic sculptures and focuses on modernising age-old pottery techniques...
Pildong-ro 8 gil 16, 100-272, Seoul, South Korea
Friday to Tuesday 10:00-18:00
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artisan
Hyejung Sin
Building on Korean metalworking expertise that was established in the Joseon period, Hyejung Shin ma...
2 Bomun-ro 34da-gil, Seongnuk-gu, 136-053, Seoul, South Korea
By appointment only
©Jonggu Lee
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artisan
Jonggu Lee
Jonggu Lee carves and lacquers Soban, small wooden tray-like tables which have been used in Korea fo...
4 Gyedong 6-gil, Jongno-gu, 110-260, Seoul, South Korea
By appointment only
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artisan
Sanghyeob Lee
Hammering metal at least six hours a day, Sanghyeob Lee creates silver pieces that mimic traditional...
10 Gyeonghuigung 3na-gil, 110-054, Seoul, South Korea
By appointment only
©Yeonsoon Chang
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artisan
Yeonsoon Chang
By making 3D textile wall sculptures, Yeonsoon Chang explores her devotion to Buddhism, references J...
3 Yeonhui-ro, 41 da-gil, 120-102, Seoul, South Korea
By appointment only
©sosoyo
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artisan
Sung Hyeoun Cho
In his studio Sosoyo, ceramicist Sung Hyeoun Cho makes a wide range of moon jars, Korean white porce...
47-5, Jeungsan-ro 17-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, 4534, Seoul, South Korea
By appointment only
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artisan
Hyejeong Ko
Using micro-welding as her core technique, Hyejeong Ko crafts intricate metalwork sculptures inspire...
115-1 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, 3056, Seoul, South Korea
By appointment only
