Small Container

Daraekki, or seed container, was used for storing and scattering seeds on the field, or storing vegetables and chilies gathered from fields or mountains. Daraekki was also used by children in farming households when fishing. It was also called darakji, hwajong-jongduraemi, jongdaraemi, ssikkeulmekkuri, jongdari, or jongdaengi, depending on the region. This container was used for storing and sowing seeds of beans, adzuki beans, or potatoes. It was made of straw, bush clover, or Korean moonseed. Straw daraekki had a narrow mouth, a wider body, and a rectangular bottom. Farmers wore daraekki around their waist using a string attached to both ends of the mouth rim. Bush clover daraekki had suspender-shaped straps, which were fastened to short sticks attached to the inside of the mouth, enabling farmers to sling it over their shoulders or to wear it around their waist. A seed container that was slightly smaller than daraekki was called jongdaraekki, which was also named darakki in some regions. Today, daraekki has almost disappeared as it was replaced by plastic containers.