Korean Embroidery

 Pyongyang, October 15 (KCNA) -- Korean embroidery started in the period of Ancient Korea (early 30th century B.C.-108 B.C.) is unthinkable without silk.
It is because silk fabrics are more convenient for embroidery than hemp cloth and woolen fabrics and have more decorative efficiency than them.
Korean embroidery was famous even in other countries during the ancient times and nobles dressed in silk during the period of Koguryo (277 B.C. - 668 A.D.)
During the period of Koryo (919-1392), Korean embroidery was put on a new level.
That time the kinds of embroideries were diverse and their shapes and artistic qualities were excellent.
The embroidery was popular among the women of ordinary class and it propelled its development.
The traditional embroidery was registered as part of the national intangible cultural heritage in November 2015. -0-