The Timeless Beauty of Joseon Patchwork Bojagi

Among all things native to Joseon, my absolute favorites are bowls and patchwork bojagi. Amidst the countless unassuming pieces, there are those rare, unexpectedly beautiful ones. There's an irony to it—things created with the intention of being beautiful often feel forced, and in the end, they fail to truly be beautiful.

So far, I’ve bought four pieces of patchwork bojagi for Soobaak. Three have found new homes, and this is the last one. Of all the bojagi I’ve had, this is the largest and the one with the deepest sense of originality. When hung on a window where the light filters through, it is simply breathtaking.

In the past, even fabric scraps were cherished. People would gather these remnants and stitch them together by hand, creating patchwork bojagi. I often describe our sensibilities with the word ‘jeong-han-mak’—and I feel like this bojagi embodies that sentiment, each fragment carrying about 20% of that essence.

Just a side note—while the market determines its value, in my heart, Joseon patchwork bojagi remains one of the finest works of art. I only hope it finds a worthy home.

🍉 Native Joseon Original Patchwork Bojagi

🍉 125cm x 131cm🍉 500,000 KRW

🍉 Early 1900s American Quilting Blanket _ Tumbling Blocks

🍉 200cm x 210cm

🍉 995,000 KRW