COLORS OF KOREA
The Art of Bojagi: Discover the Beauty of Saekdong, Knots & Jogakbo
Presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York in collaboration with Bojagi Artist Jin Kyung Jung
◾ DATE & TIME:
- Session #1: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 @ 11 AM
- Session #2: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 @ 6 PM
- Session #3: Thursday October 8, 2026 @ 6 PM
◾ VENUE: Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10016)
◾ ADMISSION: Free (Pre-registration required)
* Space is limited; advance registration is required.
* Due to limited capacity, participants will be selected through a randomized lottery process.
The Korean Cultural Center New York (KCCNY), in collaboration with Bojagi Artist Jin Kyung Jung , founder of RODAM, presents COLORS OF KOREA: The Art of Bojagi, a special hands-on workshop exploring the beauty, creativity, and everyday versatility of bojagi, Korea’s traditional wrapping cloth.
Through the vibrant colors of saekdong, the art of wrapping and knotting, and the distinctive patchwork aesthetics of jogakbo, participants will discover how Korea’s traditional textile culture combines beauty with practicality and continues to inspire contemporary life.
For centuries, bojagi has been an integral part of everyday life in Korea, used to wrap, carry, store, and present everything from household objects to meaningful gifts. Beyond its practical purpose, bojagi embodies a distinctly Korean sense of beauty—transforming a simple piece of fabric through color, folding, and knots while reflecting values of care, thoughtfulness, and resourcefulness.
During the workshop,Jin Kyung Jung will introduce participants to the cultural traditions and contemporary possibilities of bojagi through two creative, hands-on activities.
Participants will first explore saekdong, the vibrant multicolored fabric traditionally associated with Korean clothing and decorative arts. Using colorful saekdong-inspired bojagi, they will learn wrapping and knotting techniques to transform a simple square of fabric into a beautiful and functional bojagi bag—no sewing required.
The workshop will then turn to jogakbo, the Korean tradition of piecing together small pieces of fabric into harmonious compositions. Participants will select and arrange colorful fabric pieces to create their own jogakbo-inspired envelope, discovering how even small remnants of fabric can be thoughtfully transformed into something beautiful and useful.
Through wrapping, knotting, arranging, and creating, participants will experience firsthand how traditional Korean textile culture continues to inspire contemporary creativity and everyday living. The workshop also highlights values deeply rooted in bojagi and jogakbo—the thoughtful use and reuse of materials, creativity through simplicity, and the discovery of new beauty through color and composition.
No previous experience is required, and all materials will be provided.
Workshop Highlights
Discover the history and cultural significance of bojagi
Explore the vibrant colors and beauty of saekdong
Learn practical bojagi wrapping and knotting techniques
Create a saekdong-inspired bojagi bag
Discover the tradition and aesthetics of jogakbo
Design and create a jogakbo-inspired envelope using colorful fabric pieces
Explore the connection between Korean textile traditions, creativity, reuse, and contemporary life
◆ ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Jin Kyung Jung | Bojagi Artist and CEO of RODAM Co., Ltd.
Jin Kyung Jung is a bojagi artist and the CEO of RODAM Co., Ltd. She holds a master’s degree in Western Painting from Daegu University. Drawing on her background in painting, she explores color, composition, and the expressive possibilities of fabric through her bojagi practice.
Her work encompasses bojagi art exhibitions, workshops, and creative gift packaging for corporate events. She has presented bojagi exhibitions and workshops for Bentley VIP guests and taught bojagi art to Armani Beauty employees and customers. She has also developed Disney character merchandise in collaboration with 10×10 and worked with Nexon on character products. Her work and creative practice have been featured in Luxury magazine.
Through RODAM, Jung explores how traditional Korean textiles can be reimagined as beautiful, functional, and meaningful objects for contemporary life, from gift wrapping to bags and other everyday uses. In her workshops, she shares the cultural meaning of bojagi alongside practical techniques, inviting participants to discover the care, creativity, and versatility embodied in a simple piece of cloth.