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Hanbok is the traditional attire of the Korean people. Nowadays, it is only worn on special occasions or anniversaries. It is a formal wear and many Koreans keep a hanbok for such occasions. While the traditional hanbok was beautiful in its...
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Are you a fan of Ryan? or Brown? Or do you have any idea who they are? Until very recently the most popular Korean souvenirs were traditional Korean masks, tea, folding fans or porcelain jars. However, things have been changed....
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Korean Hahoe masks are a long-standing cultural tradition. They are national treasures and treated as worldwide masterpieces of mask art. Hahoe masks (Hahoe Tal) were originally comprised of 12 masks, but now only 9 are remaining and are designated...
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One motif from Korea's religious traditions that is still most commonly employed and considered meaningful is the Ship-jangsaeng 十長生 십장생 [Ten Symbols of Longevity]. This set forms a very important part of the Korean decorative arts tradition, and was used on everything from...
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If you take the time to look at Korean art throughout history, you might notice the recurring image of a peony and animals used across different pieces. Today, peonies are still commonly seen in Korean and Korean-inspired art Peony...
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