About Fabric
Bojagi can be made from many different kinds of fabrics.
The following are some examples.
I offer such kind of fabrics at my events.
Mosi
(ramie)
Oksa
(thin silk)
Nobang
(thin silk)
Sukgosa
(thin silk
with patterns)
Myeongju
(thick silk)
Yangdan
(thick silk
with patterns)
The following are some examples.
I offer such kind of fabrics at my events.
Mosi(ramie)
Extracted from the ramie plant, this Korean fabric is cool to the touch,
and appreciated for its unique transparency and stiffness.
It can be used for one or two layered bojagi.
Oksa(thin silk)
This plain Korean thin silk fabric
is appreciated for its delicate transparency and stiffness.
It is very easy to handle even for beginners.
It can be used for one or two layered bojagi.
Nobang(thin silk)
This Korean silk organza is thinner than oksa,
has great transparency, a delicate appearance, and characteristic stiffness.
It can be used for one or two layered bojagi.
Sukgosa(thin silk
with patterns)
This patterned Korean thin silk fabric
features traditional patterns that bring good fortune and prosperity,
and is appreciated for its transparency.
It can be used for one or two layered bojagi.
Myeongju(thick silk)
This plain Korean thick silk fabric
is soft, has a unique glossy look, and feels very smooth to the touch.
It has no transparency, and is used for two layered bojagi.
Yangdan(thick silk
with patterns)
As a dan subcategory, this patterned Korean thick fabric
is created by satin weave, usually from silk.
It features traditional patterns that bring good fortune and prosperity,
and it is appreciated for its luxurious look.
It has no transparency, and is used for two layered bojagi.
Recently, yangdan created from polyester fabrics are also available.