| Description |
[National Intangible Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea]
Fibers from the stalks of the Cannabis sativa plant are woven into hemp fabric. Hemp fabric is quick to absorb sweat and dries easily. It is permeable, good for shedding body heat, and durable. For these qualities, Koreans have woven hemp fabric for clothing since at least the Three Han period. The Andong area, where the recognized holder group for this element is based, has long been famous for hemp weaving. Hemp fabric was one of the area's local specialties paid as tribute to the royal court during the Joseon Dynasty.
* As hemp fabric weaving is a craft that has been practiced and transmitted through collective effort, only a holder group has been recognized for this element. |
