Gijang-gun (Governor Jeong Jong-bok) recently announced on the 10th that the Chaseonggyu Kyubang Craft Research Association (President Seo Gi-yeon) delivered scarves of love for elderly living alone to the Gijang-eup Senior Welfare Center.
Members of the Chaseonggyu Kyubang Craft Research Association made handmade scarves by tracing patterns on fabric and using sewing needles and sewing machines to support the warm winter of elderly living alone while spreading the traditional Korean craft culture.
The Chaseonggyu Kyubang Craft Research Association is an organization fostered by the Gijang-gun Agricultural Technology Center for the succession and development of traditional Korean crafts. It is systematically operated through regular education with the aim of discovering holders of traditional cultural skills and training experts.
Seo Gi-yeon, president of the Chaseonggyu Kyubang Craft Research Association, said, “We will continue to deliver hope and warm affection to more neighbors through ongoing sharing activities,” and added, “I hope there will be more opportunities to experience traditional crafts and study works nearby.”
Kyubang craft originated from the sewing activities of women in the Kyubang, the living quarters of noblewomen during the Joseon Dynasty. Using fabric dyed with natural colors, they made hanbok and bedding, and with the leftover scraps, they produced small items such as bojagi (wrapping cloths) and needle cushions.
Gijang-gun Chaseong Gyubang Craft Research Association is donating handmade scarves for elderly people living alone and taking a commemorative photo.
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