Bojagi : design and techniques in Korean textile art
Entry/Object ID
NK8884.6.C66
Description
Explore the traditional Korean textile art of bojagi, and discover how contemporary textile artists and quilters can interpret these ancient techniques in new and exciting ways. Bojagi, centuries old, was originally made for everyday living with scraps of leftover fabrics artfully put together. Through step-by-step diagrams and stunning examples of contemporary work, leading practitioner Sara Cook demonstrates all the techniques for seams and embellishments, which can be used on their own or to make patchwork (jogakbo) and quilting (nubi). A simple historical and cultural introduction reveals the symbolism of the designs and colours used.
