Museum of Korean Embroidery, Seoul

The Museum of Korean Embroidery is a unique museum. Here the history of embroidery and embellishment in South Korea is put up on display. Embroidery has been a traditional craft practiced in the households by the women folk of the land. Almost 3000 items pertaining to embroidery and stitching such as screens and blinds are on display here. These items have been embroidered with traditional Korean motifs and Buddhist designs. A number of clothes, traditional garments and costumes and other collectors' items are displayed here. In 1976 the museum was instituted by Huh Dong-hwa who devoted many years of his life to collecting embroidered items of value and learning more about these souvenirs. The museum was sponsored by the founder himself. The rich skills of the Korean women (belonging to the Joseon Period), in the form of about 1000 embroidered tapestries, garments and sheets are available for the viewers to admire. A number of exquisitely embroidered rare silk folding-screens and antique 18th century robe are among the prized displays of this museum. The museum has also held exhibitions and shows featuring the traditional methods or styles, patterns and colors of Korean embroidery in foreign countries such as Japan and the USA. The museum also publishes books on the subject.

The Museum of Korean Embroidery at Seoul is easily accessible by the Seoul Subway Services. Alight at the Hakdong Station and take line no. 7, Exit 10. A short walk will take you to the museum.

The fee is charged for admission at the Museum of Korean Embroidery, Seoul. A parking facility is provided to visitors.

Address:

Museum of Korean Embroidery
89-4 Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
For telephonic enquiries please contact +82-2-515-5114

Timings:

Museum remains open from 10 am to 5 pm through the week except Saturdays and Sundays and public holidays.