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Gungjung Chaehwa (Royal Silk Flower Making)
  • Manage No, Sortation, Country, Writer ,Date, Copyright
    Manage No EE00002253
    Country Republic of Korea
    ICH Domain Traditional craft skills
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    Gyeongsangnam-do, Yangsan-si
    Year of Designation 2013.01.14
Description [National Intangible Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea] Gungjung Chaehwa, Royal silk flower making, is the art of making flowers with silk or ramie fabric preserved in the royal court of Joseon for the decoration or celebration of various royal and state events such as banquets and ceremonial rituals. The art, which has been registered on the list of Important Intangible Cultural Heritages in recognition of its close connection with the traditions of the Joseon royal court, uses various silk flowers as symbols of peace, longevity, or health.
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