Seoul Photo Gallery - Museum of Craft Art

Located at the top of Insadong's pedestrian street, the Museum of Craft Art opened in 2021 in what was the former Pungmoon Girls' High School, and the site of a royal residence.
Exhibitions are spread across several buildings, but all indoors with ample air-conditioning to shielf from the intense summer sun. Admission is free and you need at least 2 hours to go through the museum.

This 10-piece folding screen is full of birds and flowers, put together using various stitching techniques to symbolize longevity, prosperity, fertility, success, and more.

This 4-panel folding screen is painted with black and white bamboo mixed with various embroideries.

10 panels of plum blossoms embroidered with yellow thread make up this folding screen.

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Bojagi is a rectangular wrapping cloth used to store, decorate, and carry valuable items. This exhibition showcases a variety of these items from royal to ordinary uses. Official records from the Joseon Dynasty already noted bojagi of different colours, sizes, and materials were used in the palace.

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Next, I head across an interior bridge to the next building to continue my visit.
The following exhibition showcases modern interpretations of mother-of-pearl drawings on lacquerware.

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During the early Joseon Dynasty, skilled artisans were assigned to a government office, making items based on standards set by the state. As war raged in the 16th and 17th centuries, this system loosened and ended altogether by the end of the 19th century. Private artisans freely made and sold goods, and everyday life items appeared.

This type of book was produced when a royal title was granted or a queen, crown prince, or eldest son was appointed. Bamboo would be used for crown princes and royal concubines with the top artisans employed along with the highest quality materials.

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This 1936 map of Seoul was made to celebrate the Joseon municipal administration's 25th anniversary.

During the Japanese occupation, mass tourism began thanks to the rail network. Souvenirs made from traditional crafts became popular.

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Located at the top of Insadong's pedestrian street, the Museum of Craft Art opened in 2021 in what was the former Pungmoon Girls' High School, and the site of a royal residence. Exhibitions are spread across several buildings, but all indoors with ample air-conditioning to shielf from the intense summer sun. Admission is free and you need at least 2 hours to go through the museum. This 10-piece folding screen is full of birds and flowers, put together using various stitching techniques to symbolize longevity, prosperity, fertility, success, and more. This 4-panel folding screen is painted with black and white bamboo mixed with various embroideries. 10 panels of plum blossoms embroidered with yellow thread make up this folding screen.




. Bojagi is a rectangular wrapping cloth used to store, decorate, and carry valuable items. This exhibition showcases a variety of these items from royal to ordinary uses. Official records from the Joseon Dynasty already noted bojagi of different colours, sizes, and materials were used in the palace.



. Next, I head across an interior bridge to the next building to continue my visit. The following exhibition showcases modern interpretations of mother-of-pearl drawings on lacquerware.








. During the early Joseon Dynasty, skilled artisans were assigned to a government office, making items based on standards set by the state. As war raged in the 16th and 17th centuries, this system loosened and ended altogether by the end of the 19th century. Private artisans freely made and sold goods, and everyday life items appeared. This type of book was produced when a royal title was granted or a queen, crown prince, or eldest son was appointed. Bamboo would be used for crown princes and royal concubines with the top artisans employed along with the highest quality materials.









. This 1936 map of Seoul was made to celebrate the Joseon municipal administration's 25th anniversary. During the Japanese occupation, mass tourism began thanks to the rail network. Souvenirs made from traditional crafts became popular.

Seoul Photo Gallery - Museum of Craft Art

. Next, I head across an interior bridge to the next building to continue my visit. The following exhibition showcases modern interpretations of mother-of-pearl drawings on lacquerware.

This 1936 map of Seoul was made to celebrate the Joseon municipal administration's 25th anniversary. During the Japanese occupation, mass tourism began thanks to the rail network. Souvenirs made from traditional crafts became popular.

.
Next, I head across an interior bridge to the next building to continue my visit.
The following exhibition showcases modern interpretations of mother-of-pearl drawings on lacquerware.

This 1936 map of Seoul was made to celebrate the Joseon municipal administration's 25th anniversary.

During the Japanese occupation, mass tourism began thanks to the rail network. Souvenirs made from traditional crafts became popular.