Bojagi : the art of Korean textiles
(2024)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
746.09519/YI,Y

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Adult Nonfiction 746.09519/YI,Y Available

Details

PUBLISHED
London, UK : Herbert Press : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2024
©2024
DESCRIPTION

160 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9781789941838, 1789941830 :, 1789941830, 9781789941838
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

"First published in Great Britain in 2024."--Title page verso

Introduction -- What are bojagi? -- Tools -- Colors and patterns -- Materials -- Techniques -- Before you start -- Projects -- My work collection

"Bojagi are textiles that wrap, cover, carry, or store objects. Some are made from whole pieces of fabric and some are patched together from small scraps of cloth - they are a unique form of Korean textile art. The careful arrangement of shapes and colours shows an abstract composition which has made bojagi popular with textile artists and quilters today. In this book, experienced artist and educator Youngmin Lee gives you comprehensive step-by-step instructions on traditional bojagi techniques and materials, and provides a history of the art form in Korean culture - which dates back to the Joseon dynasty - where it continues to occupy a prominent place in the daily lives of Koreans. Learn hand stitch techniques, seam finishes and decorative motifs on a range of materials from ramie, hemp and cotton to silk and naturally dyed, eco-printed materials. Youngmin introduces a variety of beautifully illustrated projects, with a modern twist - from gift wrap to wall hangings to cushions and clothing - whilst always being true to ancient Korean textile traditions."--Amazon

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