In South Korea, some 150 historic crafts, customs and celebrations are recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience them to gain a deeper insight into the country, which honours its ...
made their own clothes, and made food with the mindset that “health comes from eating.” Adapting to the natural environment, they also developed a unique style of housing called hanok. Currently, ...
They sneer and mock, flirt and dupe. Traditional dances of this kind are common across South Korea — and in places like UNESCO-listed Hahoe (pronounced ‘Hah-hway’), in the south east of the ...
Embroidery, decorative knot making (maedeup), and natural dyeing were also important elements of traditional Korean arts and crafts, which were widely exploited by women to make attractive garments, ...