[Living Tradition] Masterpieces on display
Published: 11 Jul. 2021, 14:43
To honor late najeon chilgi (lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl) artisan Kim Bong-ryong (1902-94) and his works, the National Intangible Heritage Center in Jeonju, North Jeolla has organized an exhibition showcasing some of his pieces and the tools he used to create mother-of-pearl masterpieces, as well as information about how he came to be recognized in 1966 as a holder of a valuable skill of “Mother-of-pearl inlaying,” which is designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage. [NATIONAL INTANGIBLE HERITAGE CENTER]
BY YIM SEUNG-HYE [yim.seunghye@joongang.co.kr]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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