Traditional Korean Bookbinding Experience in Seoul, Hongdae

Overview

Available languages

Korean

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Welcome to the traditional Korean bookbinding class, the only chance in Seoul you can experience the real traditional Korean bookbinding.

We will use Hanji.

Hanji is the traditional Korean paper used to make Annals of the Joseon Dynasty that is listed on UNESCO Memory of the World.

Joseon royal family and Korean Confucian scholars and intellectuals would use it when writing diaries or taking notes.

The cover will be made by beautiful and classy silk weaved Korean traditional pattern.

Dozens of colorful threads and silk are available.

As the final touch, a No-ri-gae, traditional Korean knot is tied on the book.

You can make it and take it home right away!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

this building doesn't set up elevator, so it may hard to move wheelchair, stroller and so on. But in the studio, you can use them

Only the number of people who made a reservation can enter the studio

Reservation is possible only if you are 17 years old or older

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Binding tools and materials

Licensed Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

What To Expect

Learn Korean bookbinding and create a unique book using exquisite Hanji paper and silk 1 Choose your silk : Pick from 22 silk covers with Korean traditional patterns 2 Select Norigae and thread : Select your Norigae, Korean traditional ornaments, and color of thread 3 Learn about Hanji : Discover why Korean handmade paper is so special. 4 Making Korean notebook : Binding silk and Hanji using Korean traditional binding 5 Decorate notebook : Add a traditional Korean norigae knot to your notebook. 6 Pack your creation : Take home your notebook in a gift-ready package. As an old saying, silk lasts 500 years, while Hanji lasts 1,000 years. Perhaps, the notebook you will be creating is going to be a souvenir that lasts the longest.

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