beautiful ๋ณด์๊ธฐ bojagi (pojagi) curtains to adorn your windows
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What is bojagi?
Bojagi are traditional Korean wrapping cloths used for ceremonial and practical purposes such as gift giving, transporting goods, covering food, and protecting precious items during storage. Bojagi are created using jogak-bo (chogak-po), โsmall segments,โ a patchwork technique in which pieces of fabric such as cotton, ramie, hemp, and silk are sewn together to form a larger geometric pattern. Jogak-bo uses the ssamsol (์์) seaming method (flat felled seaming method), which encloses the raw edges of the seams on both sides of the piece, resulting in a clean, reversible finish.
Bojagi and women
Making bojagi was traditionally a bonding activity and creative outlet for women. Repurposing scraps leftover from sewing clothes for the household represented resourcefulness and ingenuity. Women created bojagi as heirloom pieces to pass on to their daughters and daughters-in-law.
Modern applications
Modern artists use bojagi inspired techniques to create textile art such as wall hangings, tablecloths, and clothing. Jogak-bo lends itself well to curtains and window panels, as it can be used to create airy, intricate designs with translucent fabrics that allow light to filter into the room, much like stained glass.
Where to buy bojagi curtains
I recommend browsing social media for contemporary textile artists, as well as searching shopping platforms like Etsy and Naver. Many artists make their work available directly via their personal websites or Instagram DM. Try search terms such as bojagi, bojagi-inspired, jogak-bo, or Korean patchwork curtains.
How to hang bojagi curtains
Begin by measuring your windows to ensure the curtain panels will fit properly. Next, install your curtain or tension rod. Most bojagi curtain panels come with a top hem or a set of loops to use for hanging. Slide your curtain on to the rod, and adjust the panel so it hangs evenly.
Further reading
Bojagi: The Korean Wrapping Cloth
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