Dancheong 실크 스카프 by Kyeong Hee Jeong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 동상 in 텍스타일, 직물, 텍스처, 패턴 및 천 디자인 Competition Category.

동텍스타일· 2026

Dancheong 실크 스카프

by Kyeong Hee Jeong

Client: Kyeong Hee Jeong

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 텍스타일 Category

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The Design

About Dancheong 실크 스카프

이 실크 스카프는 스테인드글라스 색채 기법을 적용하여 경복궁 단청 문양을 재해석한 작품입니다. 이 프로젝트는 전통 색채를 계절별 색상 팔레트로 미학적으로 전환하는 데 중점을 둡니다. 문양은 연꽃 모티프를 기반으로 하며 네 가지 버전으로 전개되어, 각각 궁궐 위로 펼쳐지는 사계절의 특정한 빛과 색을 반영합니다. 실크 소재로 제작된 이 작품은 디지털 프린팅을 활용하여 섬세한 모티프를 구현함으로써 현대적인 스타일링에 어울리는 시각적 조화를 이루어냅니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

Dancheong 실크 스카프, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Dancheong 실크 스카프, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Dancheong 실크 스카프, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.