Gyubang (규방) means “boudoir” in Korean and was the exclusive space for women during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897). In Gyubang, women engaged in activities such as making clothes and creating decorative items from leftover fabrics. This allowed women to express their creativity, share stories, and ultimately shape their own artistic and cultural identities. Gyubang Arts played a central role in the daily lives of women in Korean society.
Rooted in Korean gyubang traditions, my work combines function and beauty while adapting traditional techniques for today. Each piece is entirely handmade and hand-sewn, reflecting the care and time central to this practice.
I work with natural materials such as silk and linen, all sourced from Korea, honoring both the origins of the craft and its materials. Through slow, detailed stitching and traditional methods, each piece carries forward the quiet, enduring qualities of gyubang textile arts.
These hand-sewn pincushions are inspired by traditional Korean gyubang craft and jogakbo (patchwork). Made from silk and natural fibers, each piece features carefully joined fabric segments and precise stitching, forming a soft, rounded shape with a floral-like pattern. Both functional and decorative, they bring color, texture, and a sense of quiet craftsmanship to everyday sewing tools.
Pin Cushions
Various Lotus Pin Cushions
Small Lotus Pin Cushion w/green tassel
White Lotus Pin Cushion w/ Lotus Knot
Square Pin Cushions
Jogakbo is the art of joining fragments—where pieces of cloth come together in quiet balance, creating light, color, and space.
Jogakbo (Korean Traditional Patchwork)
Oksa (silk) Jogakbo Runner
Oksa (silk) Jogakbo
Silk Blue 9 Jogakbo
Silk Pink 9 Jogakbo
Mosi (Ramie) Jogakbo Table Runner
Mini Table Runner
Mosi Jogak Tea Coaster
Lotus Leaf Tea Mat
Small, hand-sewn shapes float in quiet balance, bringing color and gentle movement into space. Material: Ramie Linen, Lotus knots, beads, and Korean silk cords.
Mobiles
White Oksa Mobile
Mosi Mobile close up
Mosi(Ramie) Mobile Screen
3-tier Mosi Mobile
Mosi Dumpling Ornament with Beads
Fiery Horse 2026 : Hand-stitched in silk, these small horse forms carry a sense of play and protection. A limited edition.
Dragonfly Accessory: Knotted by hand, with Korean silk cord known as Maedup
Other Fun Things…
Fiery Horse 2026
Thimbles
Dragonfly Accessory
Dumpling Earrings
White lotus tea mat and leaf coasters
Leaf Coasters