Antique Korean Pojagi / 20th Century / Mondrian-Style Patchwork Wall Hanging

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This is a Pojagi, part of the traditional textile culture handed down in Korea. It dates from the 20th century.

… Read more This is a Pojagi, part of the traditional textile culture handed down in Korea. It dates from the 20th century.

Pojagi are cloths that were used by women in many different moments of daily life. They wrapped things, covered food on the table, and divided rooms. Making them was, for the most part, women's work. Useful and beautiful at once, they were made as tools that combined practicality with decoration.

Pojagi can be broadly divided into two kinds: those made for the royal court, and those made by ordinary people. Court pojagi were also used for ceremonial purposes, and many are said to have been brightly and vividly colored. This one is very simple, so it was most likely made by a commoner. Leftover scraps of cloth were pieced together one by one. It is a cloth born from the thrifty wisdom of modest living, a way of making use of what would otherwise be thrown away. The material is either hemp or, most likely, cotton.

Doesn't it feel somehow modern? Rectangles of various sizes are divided by clear lines, and it brings to mind the paintings of Piet Mondrian of De Stijl. Of course, it was not a carefully planned picture. Leftover cloth was simply stitched together, and this is how it turned out. That is what makes it so lovely. An old handmade cloth that begins to look like contemporary art: this is what makes this piece so interesting.

The fabric is soft and gentle to the touch. The weave is loose, a thin cloth that looks as though the breeze could pass through it. Because it is an antique, there are small holes and stains here and there. But that is part of its charm, and it makes this piece all the more attractive.

Please try holding it up to the light. The geometric pattern, like a Piet Mondrian painting, stands out beautifully. Hanging it in a window would be wonderful. Of course, it also looks lovely on a wall. It blends in naturally with vintage and antique pieces, and for those who love spaces filled with natural materials, it should be a perfect match. It would also be interesting on an exposed concrete wall, where the contrast between the bare wall and the soft cloth really shines.

It is a compact size, so it fits well in a small space. It would also suit an entryway.

We attached the bamboo rod at the top ourselves. If you would prefer it without the rod, please let us know before purchase.

We highly recommend this piece.

※Please note that the images displayed for this item include AI-generated display photos towards the end. The colors and actual size may differ from the images shown, so please consider them as illustrative images to help you visualize how the item would look in your interior.

Size when hung on the wall (including the bamboo rod)
Size: W78.5cm × D0.2cm × H72cm
Weight: 0.25kg
Item No.: CL001

(The cloth itself measures W73cm × H70cm, with a thickness of about 0.1 to 0.2cm.)

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