Korean Taffy Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Korean Taffy Scissors: An image of a pair of traditional Korean Taffy Scissors, shown with their blades open. Image copied from National Folk Museum of Korea, via https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/taffy-scissors-unknown/BwFRb7JOTPqpRA?hl=en
Korean Taffy Scissors

An image of a pair of traditional Korean Taffy Scissors, shown with their blades open. Image copied from National Folk Museum of Korea, via https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/taffy-scissors-unknown/BwFRb7JOTPqpRA?hl=en

Name/Title

Korean Taffy Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.203

Tags

korea, taffy, scissors, yeot

Description

A traditional tool used by makers of yeot (Korean hard taffy). When used to help cut the yeot (by banging the handle onto the side of a knife or chisel) they make a loud clanging noise which helps attract attention from potential customers in a busy shopping area. Some sources suggest that they are associated with good luck when selling property - hanging scissors by the front door is traditionally said to speed up a sale.

Category

Scissors

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

See the 'Cookie Run - Yeot Scissors' entry in the 'Representations' folder for a fictional imagining of these type of scissors.

Web Links and URLs

Short video illustrating the sound made by taffy vendors, Video showing scissors being used by a vendor

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

May 9, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

May 13, 2025