JoGakBo Rose

Sandra Hutton Award for Excellence in Fiber Arts

2016 Juried Exhibition, International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA), Vancouver, Canada

Techniques: Natural Dyeing, JoGakBo (Korean Traditional Patchwork techniques), Flat-Felled Seam, Binding

Fabric: 100% Ramie &100% Hemp (family heirloom - domestic weaving)

Dye: Alkanet, Cutch, Gardenia, Lac, and Madder

The inspiration for this garment is derived from the Jogakbo, a patchwork wrapping cloth or tablecloth that was commonly used by the people in Korean traditional society. Domestically made ramie and hemp were pre-mordanted and dyed using natural dyes. The naturally specked and irregular size yarns in hemp fabric added rustic interest to the design. The geometric shapes patterns of jogakbo reflect unique sentiment and rhythmic sense of Korean culture.