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[ Ginseng ]
Ginseng, which is a specialty of Korea known worldwide,
comes in a number of varieties. Hongsam, which is a type
of steamed and dried ginseng, is especially popular among
visitors to Korea. (More
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[ Ceramics ]
Foreign tourists can purchase inexpensive ceramic items
at any ceramic shop in Korea, including cups, plates,
porcelain, and decorative ceramics. For expensive ceramics
with artistic value, tourists must visit specialized ceramic
stores or a ceramic village. |
[ Sewing Workboxes ]
These workboxes have been used by Korean women for a long
time. They are used to hold pins, spools of thread, thimbles
and other sewing implements. |
[ Ornamental Silver Knife
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This is an accessory for women which was traditionally
kept in a pocket or worn around the neck. It was used
for decorative purposes as well as for self-defense. |
[Najeon Lacquerware]
(Lacquerware inlaid with Mother-of-pearl)
Najeon lacquerware refers to items that have been produced
by first lacquering a material like wood or bamboo, then
attaching bright shells in elaborate patterns before applying
a final finishing coat of lacquer. The Tongyeong area
is the main producer of Najeon lacquerware in Korea
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[ Hwagak Crafts ]
(Hornwork)
Hwagak crafts are crafts which were produced for use by
the royal family traditionally. They are made from cow
horns. |
[ Folding Fans]
Folding fans have long been used to combat the heat of
summer. Traditionally they were used by noble men, when
they were reading or composing poetry. There are two types
of folding fans: the taeguekseon (which is covered with
taegeuk patterns) and the hapjukseon (which is covered
with oriental paintings). The hapjukseon is especially
popular because of its antique looking oriental paintings. |
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Local
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1.
Suwon-si
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2.
Seongnam-si
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3.
Kwangmyeong-si
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4.
Icheon-si
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5.
Anseong-si
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6.
Yangpyeong-gun
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7.
Pocheon-gun
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