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Culture Seoul
Kum Bak Yeon
A Bukchon workshop preserves the techniques of applying patterned gold leaf to textiles.
- Location
- 24-12 Bukchonro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Source: Seoul Tourism Organization · Image from the listed official source. Source
A place worth knowing
The craft's connection to court dress gives small details a rich context, with inherited woodblocks and contemporary applications part of the story. Contact the workshop before visiting if you want a demonstration or participatory session.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
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Kum Bak Yeon
24-12 Bukchonro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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24-12 Bukchonro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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