Sochang Handkerchief, the specialty of Ganghwa Island
Updated at 2024-04-20
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In the 13th century, the Goryeo moved its capital to Ganghwa Island to escape the Mongol army. The relocation drove the textile industry on the island. However, the industry was driven to near extinction during the 1970s with the unstoppable rise of synthetic fibers. To combat the decline, the Sochang Experience Hall was built on a former textile factory site, allowing visitors to create their own accessories, appreciate century-old textile machines, and personally experience the exquisite Ganghwa Island textiles that were once the pride of South Korea's textile industry.
Name
Sochang Handkerchief, the specialty of Ganghwa Island
Giver
Park Nam Choon, Mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City
Friendly States
Republic of Korea
City
Daegu gwangyeoksi
Size
L45cm W45cm
Category
Handicrafts、Textiles
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