| Description |
[National Intangible Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea]
Duseokjang refers to the skill of making metal accessories, including hinges, used in wood furniture or buildings, or to an artisan with such a skill. Nickel silver is used to make more luxurious metal accessories.
Brass accessories are used for drawer chests, chests, wardrobes, windows, etc. Patterns used are: “亞” shaped letters and the shapes of butterfly, bat, fish, and crane. Brass accessories were specially made to the order of a chief carpenter. |
