Bojagi (Wrapping cloth)

20th century
Not on view
Wedding ceremonies were and are elaborate milestone events requiring many accoutrements. This cloth—with its double happiness symbols, pair of phoenixes, and characters for many sons (多男)—was likely used to wrap a wedding gift.

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  • 금박 쌍봉황 꽃무늬 보자기 대한민국
  • 金箔雙鳳凰花文褓 大韓民國
  • Title: Bojagi (Wrapping cloth)
  • Date: 20th century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Silk with gold leaf
  • Dimensions: Not including tassels: 19 3/4 × 20 1/2 in. (50.2 × 52.1 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles
  • Credit Line: Gift of the children of Lea R. Sneider, 2024
  • Object Number: 2024.301.20
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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