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Nine Sqare Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows
$2,950
£2,250.22
€2,563.69
CA$4,146.25
A$4,523.45
CHF 2,395.14
MX$54,203.83
NOK 30,503.44
SEK 27,893.13
DKK 19,142.66
About the Item
These traditional Korean embroidered pillows, often included in a bride's dowry during the modern era, symbolize auspicious blessings for a harmonious and prosperous married life. Featuring motifs such as cranes and pine trees for longevity, paired ducks for marital harmony, and peonies for wealth and beauty, each design conveys heartfelt wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity. The inclusion of Chinese characters like "壽 (Longevity)" and "福 (Fortune)" further emphasizes these themes, reflecting the deep cultural values of loyalty, filial piety, and enduring love that define traditional Korean marriage customs.
Period : 19-20th century
Type : Traditional Pillow Embroidery
Size : 10.5cm(Height) x 24cm(Diameter)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Diameter: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Fabric,Embroidered
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19-20th century
- Condition:Minor fading.
- Seller Location:seoul, KR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9577243150002
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