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Embroidered Korean Map with Korean Peninsula(Mugunghwa)

UnknownKorea, 1945

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Seoul, South Korea

This is a design conceived by independence activist Nam Gung-eok. The shape of the Korean peninsula was created using the branches of a rose of Sharon, and thirteen roses of Sharon in full bloom were used to indicate the thirteen provinces of Joseon. On this map embroidered on hemp cloth, there is a text that reads, “In commemoration of the liberation of Joseon,” on the right.

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  • Title: Embroidered Korean Map with Korean Peninsula(Mugunghwa)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: Korea, 1945
  • Location Created: Rep. of Korea
  • Physical Dimensions: w30.5 x l41 ㎝
  • Type: Embroidery
  • Rights: Sookmyung Women's University Museum
Sookmyung Women’s University Museum

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