Art Around the World: Bojagi

Traditional Korean Handsewing: Making a Bojagi Mobile

Bojagi refers to the Korean tradition of using fabric wrapping cloths for wrapping gifts and other household purposes. Often, the cloths were made by jogakbo, or piecework. In this workshop, we’ll learn about the history of bojagi and see examples of how the tradition continues even in modern day. Using the traditional art of jogakbo, we’ll sew our own bojagi mobiles with silk organza and ramie fabric. Some previous sewing experience required

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