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Dancheong Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ịchafụ Silk by Kyeong Hee Jeong

Dancheong Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ịchafụ Silk by Kyeong Hee Jeong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Akwa, Ụdị Akwa, Ụdị Elu, Ụkpụrụ na Akwa Uwe Competition Category.


BronzAkwa· 2026

Dancheong Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ịchafụ Silk

by Kyeong Hee Jeong

Client: Kyeong Hee Jeong

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Akwa Category

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The Design

About Dancheong Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ịchafụ Silk

Ederede Akwụkwọ: Ịchafụ silk a na-akọwagharị usoro nke Gyeongbokgung Palace Dancheong site n'iji usoro ụcha iko stained glass. Ọrụ a lekwasịrị anya na mgbanwe mma nke agba ọdịnala gaa n'ụcha nke oge dị iche iche. A na-eji usoro ahụ kpọrọ ihe ndabere na lotus motif ma mepụta ya na ụdị anọ, nke ọ bụla na-egosi ìhè na agba pụrụ iche nke oge mgbe ọ dara n'elu ụlọeze. E mepụtara ya na silk, ọrụ a na-eji mbipụta dijitalụ jide motif zuru ezu, na-enweta nkwekọrịta anya maka ịdị mma nke oge a.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

Dancheong Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ịchafụ Silk meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na Dancheong Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ịchafụ Silk ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. Dancheong Ọrụ Bụ Isi: Ịchafụ Silk na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Dancheong is a premium silk scarf that reinterprets the royal colors of Korea into a feast of light. Unlike traditional replicas, the seasonal motifs of Gyeongbokgung Palace are carved into a radiant form that resembles light passing through stained glass, reflecting Cattleya's identity. By transforming the classic palette into an aurora gradient, it creates a visually rich visual experience where the past meets the present.
Dimensions & Packaging
quare Silk Scarf: 600 mm x 600 mm.
Premium Hard Case Package: 130 mm x 130 mm x 45 mm.
Weight: Approximately 35g of 100% Premium Silk Twill.
The high-quality hard box, featuring a gold spot color logo, is elegantly tied with a golden-brown ribbon inscribed with the phrase 'You are beautiful'. The set also includes protective tissue paper and a certificate of authenticity. Each piece is crafted using high-resolution 300 DPI digital textile printing and finished with hand-rolled hems by skilled artisans.
Tags
Dancheong, Silk Scarf, K-Culture, Aurora Gradient, Gyeongbokgung, Traditional Reinterpretation, Luxury Fashion, Lotus Pattern, Artistic Scarf, Giftware
Production Technology
This product is made from 100% premium silk, resulting in an elegant luster and a soft, luxurious touch. Advanced high-resolution digital textile printing (DTP) has been introduced to perfectly embody the intricate geometric patterns of Gyeongbokgung's monocheong and the mystical aurora gradient inspired by Obansec. Beyond mass production, expert artisans roll and finish the edges by hand, maintaining a supple silhouette while maximizing meticulous artisanal details and value as a high-end gift item.
Design Challenge
challenge lies in capturing the 500-year legacy of Gyeongbokgung Palace as a beautiful bridge between the past, present, and future. Just as the seasons change the colors of the same architectural space, this project encompasses four distinct patterns: vibrant flowers, radiant light, silent elegance, and elegant elegance. By reinterpreting the monochung with the logic of stained glass, it preserves tradition while projecting Cattleya's identity into a dream of modern beauty. Furthermore, it combines high-resolution digital printing with the natural luster of premium silk to overcome production limitations.
Research
This research reinterprets Dancheong motifs into premium fashion. Analysis of Gyeongbokgung Palace elements revealed that consumers prefer subtle gradations over intense primary colors. The motifs were reconstructed into four seasonal patterns with aurora-like gradations, optimized for silk printing. This study proves that tradition gains resonance through re-creation rather than mere replication. By harmoniously combining K-culture with modern elegance, it demonstrates that traditional content remains sustainable in everyday life.
Inspiration
This project reinterprets the Gyeongbok Dancheong pattern and Confucian values as the light of the four seasons, bridging the past with the future. Inspired by the lotus flower, a symbol of noble character, it reconstructs the palace's seasonal light into four distinct patterns. From the floral scent of spring to the majesty of winter, each essence transforms into an optically rich pattern that reflects Cattleya's identity as a desire for classic beauty. These scarves share the harmony of Korean heritage as a beacon of eternal prosperity for women around the world.
Project Duration
The project began in March 2025 in Seoul, South Korea with conception and design. Detailed pattern development and color sampling took place in Seoul in May 2025, AND final production was completed in August 2025.
Operation Flow
This scarf flexibly changes shape and pattern according to the user's styling. Whether tied in any knot, whether it's around the neck, head, or bag, the 600mm square silk overlaps or unfolds the mono-blue pattern of the aurora gradient to create a variety of silhouettes. The soft silk fabric flows naturally with the movement of the body, revealing different color depths depending on the light and angle. From the moment the wrapping ribbon is untied to the moment it is actually worn, users intuitively experience the process of traditional colors harmonizing with modern everyday styles.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Kyeonghee Jeong, 2025
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer & Illustrator Kyeonghee Jeong, Dancheong Main Visual, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer & Illustrator Kyeonghee Jeong, Dancheong Pattern Detail, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer & Illustrator Kyeonghee Jeong, Scarf Styling View, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer & Illustrator Kyeonghee Jeong, Premium Package View, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer & Illustrator Kyeonghee Jeong, Lifestyle Scene, 2025.

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