SEOUL, KOREA - Twenty-four craftspersons designated by Seoul Metropolitan Government as creators of intangible cultural assets are in Rome, Italy to showcase their talents at a special exhibition being held at the city’s National Museum of Oriental Art from May 14 to June 28. A total of 150 works will be on display at the event, which is being held at the request of local citizens.
The exhibit gives local citizens and Korean residents in Rome the opportunity to experience the genuine beauty of Korean traditional handicrafts in the city considered the world’s epicenter of history, arts and culture. In particular, the event is expected to increase appreciation of Korean traditional handicrafts among the Italian people, and for Korean residents in Rome, boost pride in their mother country.
The exhibit goes beyond just showcasing the works by including demonstration programs by the craftspersons in which visitors to the museum can observe the making of Korean traditional handicrafts up close.
A total of 150 artworks in 24 different categories will be on display including Ottchil (varnishing with lacquer), Saengottchil, Chilhwa (lacquer painting), Najeon (mother of pearl inlay), Hwangchil (yellow lacquer) traditional knots, sewing, bows and Dancheong (traditional paintwork on wooden buildings), jade and silver handicrafts, traditional instruments, traditional liquors, furniture, pottery, traditional paper doors and windows, and folk paintings.