{"title":"Youngmin Lee","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoungmin Lee’s works offer a captivating exploration of traditional and contemporary arts, inviting readers to discover the beauty and cultural significance embedded in craft and design. With a keen eye for detail, Lee delves into artistic traditions such as \u003cem\u003eBojagi\u003c\/em\u003e, providing insight into the textures and stories behind each creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for enthusiasts of Arts \u0026amp; Culture, these books illuminate the interplay between heritage and modern expression, celebrating the enduring power of artistic craftsmanship. Lee’s thoughtful approach enriches the understanding of cultural artefacts as living art forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bojagi-by-youngmin-lee-9781789941838","title":"Bojagi","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA creative guide to a unique and beautiful form of Korean art, steeped in ancient tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBojagi\u003c\/em\u003e are textiles that wrap, cover, carry, or store objects. Some are made from whole pieces of fabric and some are patched together from small scraps of cloth—they are a unique form of Korean textile art. The careful arrangement of shapes and colours shows an abstract composition which has made \u003cem\u003ebojagi\u003c\/em\u003e popular with textile artists and quilters today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, experienced artist and educator Youngmin Lee gives you comprehensive step-by-step instructions on traditional \u003cem\u003ebojagi\u003c\/em\u003e techniques and materials, and provides a history of the art form in Korean culture—which dates back to the Joseon dynasty—where it continues to occupy a prominent place in the daily lives of Koreans. Learn hand stitch techniques, seam finishes and decorative motifs on a range of materials from ramie, hemp and cotton to silk and naturally dyed, eco-printed materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoungmin introduces a variety of beautifully illustrated projects, with a modern twist—from gift wrap to wall hangings to cushions and accessories—whilst always being true to ancient Korean textile traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430178963692,"sku":"9781789941838","price":66.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789941838.jpg?v=1774559595"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/youngmin-lee.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}