Traditional Korean crafts have survived through generations and have been a popular souvenir item for travelers to South Korea. Korea has a long history of specializing in specific crafts. There is a variety of traditional Korean crafts from many different regions in Korea. Some of them value more than the price since they are handmade by professional craftsmen. Therefore, some items might be sold for the time being. This article will showcase some of the most beautiful traditional Korean crafts which you can buy online. They make amazing gifts as well as beautiful art pieces. Therefore, Those that appreciate Korean culture and tradition will hopefully appreciate the splendor of these traditional Korean crafts through this article.
Zainer – Knife Fish
Zainer is a brand that uses a combination of technology and culture to create modern designs in Korean blacksmithing. This newly created knife by Zainer is in the shape of a fish through a collaboration between a blacksmith and a disciple of a blacksmith in Pocheon City with 40 years of tradition.
Price: 400,000 won ($350)
Mimyohan – Custom Made Wedding Portrait
This traditional Korean craft by Mimyohan is made entirely of paper. It is customized for each couple and is a great personalized wedding gift. The arched picture frame is 10x15cm (3.6cm thick). The process is very simple. All you have to do is send your wedding photo to mimyohan_@naver.com and pick your colors. In addition, the background is transparent and only the two figures are expressed on paper.
Price: 38,000 won ($33)
Re;You – Traditional Knot Phone Case Strap
Re;You have created a strap for your phone case that is both beautiful and practical. The knot difficulty is rated upper-intermediate and takes some time to make. The cute shape and firmness make it a perfect fit for any smartphone case. However, only the knotted strap can be purchased separately (20,000 won). It comes with a transparent jelly phone case and the metal attachment can be either silver or gold. Moreover, the strap comes in 7 colors: blue, pink, green, red, coral pink, mint, and purple.
Price: 23,000 won ($20)
These traditional Korean crafts were created by N15 Partners and they will host a live commerce exhibition where many more traditional Korean crafts will be showcased. N15 Partners will host the live commerce exhibition where startups can sell their traditional Korean cultural products to a live audience.
For further inquiries about the program and N15 Partners, contact jeongeun.goh@n15partners.asia
