SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – An exhibition celebrating the intricate beauty of traditional Korean knots is set to open in Australia, offering a unique glimpse into this ancient craft.
The National Folk Museum of Korea, in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre Australia, announced on August 6 that it will present “Korean Knots” at the Korean Cultural Centre in Sydney through September 27.
The exhibition features approximately 130 pieces, including works donated to the museum by renowned knot artisan Lee Boo-ja. It aims to showcase the diverse forms, history, and tools used in Korean knot-making, known as “maedeup” in Korean.
Visitors will have the opportunity to admire exquisite pieces such as a jade-colored scented ornament adorned with feathers, and a tricolor ornament featuring silver ‘longevity and good fortune’ characters interwoven with red, yellow, and green threads.
The exhibition also highlights how traditional knots have been incorporated into everyday items like rosaries, prayer beads, and necklaces. A standout piece is an oversized rosary that applies traditional knotting techniques, measuring an impressive 1.9 meters in length.
To augment the interactive experience, the organizers have set up a traditional Korean wooden porch within the exhibition space. Here, visitors can sit and handle 10 different knot models, providing a hands-on opportunity to learn about this intricate art form.
“We hope this exhibition will serve as an opportunity to widely promote the sophistication and beauty of Korean knots through various knotted works,” a museum official stated.
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