Jogakbo (Patchwork wrapping cloth)
Known as a jogakbo, this type of wrapping cloth is made of small pieces of material stitched together. This modern work maintains a tradition of patchwork textiles that were popular during the late Joseon period, when they were produced by women of all social classes as examples of creative thriftiness. The cloths would have been used to bundle items, wrap gifts, or cover plates of food. Wrapping cloths continue to be made today, either as mass-produced utilitarian objects or as handcrafted artworks.
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