2018 Hwagak, a uniquely Korean royal craft

Discover the Heritage of Our 2018 Artisan Collaboration

A World of Beauty Etched on Ox Horn

A Limited-Edition Imperial Youth State Honors Speciality Set

The Pinnacle of Korean Royal Craftsmanship: Hwagak
The 3th edition of Our Imperial Youth State Honors Speciality Set

Imperial Youth products displaying with State Honors Speciality Set of 2018 with the theme of Hwagak, the Korea’s Unique Royal Woodcraft.

“Once revered as the pinnacle of royal artistry, Hwagak, crafted out of painted panels of flattened ox horn, was an art form exclusive to Korea’s royal court and a select few nobles. Throughout history, Hwagak has remained an art form only found in Korea.”

Korean Artisan Collaboration

Imperial Youth State Honors Speciality Set of 2018

The image of Korean Hwageok Master Lee Jae Man, the holder of Important Intangible Cultural Heritage Property with craftsmanship heritage.
Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Heritage Property No. 109, Hwageok Master Lee Jae Man

As the world’s only Hwagak master, Lee Jae-man was mentored by Joseon Dynasty’s legendary Hwagak craftsman, Eum Il Cheon. Recognized as the youngest Intangible Cultural Heritage master, he has crafted pieces of Korean royal artwork for foreign dignitaries on state visits. For the 2019 Imperial Youth State Honors Speciality Set, he transformed the beauty of Hwagak into a royal mirror stand fit for a queen. Only three of them exist in the entire world.

  • Imperial Youth products with the design highlighting the theme of Hwagak in three different colors on a bright background with lights.
  • Imperial Youth products with the design highlighting the theme of Hwagak in three different colors.

Detailed Design of the Imperial Youth State Honors Speciality Set

  • Imperial Youth products displaying with State Honors Speciality Set of 2018 with the theme of Hwagak, the Korea’s Unique Royal Woodcraft.

    This masterpiece of courtly elegance was inspired by the Imperial Youth collection and brought to life by Master Lee Jae Man. Undergoing 36 intricate processes, the set was created in three exclusive colors: red, green, and yellow. Each color was used for only one box, making this trio of Imperial Youth State Honors Speciality Sets a truly rare and treasured collection.

INSIDE THE ARCHIVE

  • Imperial Youth products themed on State Honors Speciality Set of 2022 designed with luxurious gold-embellished Court Embroidery.
    2022

    The Royal Heritage of
    Joseon-Era Court Embroidery

  • Imperial Youth products themed on State Honors Speciality Set of 2021 designed with luxurious Court Embroidery.
    2021

    The Royal Heritage of
    Joseon-Era Court Embroidery

  • Imperial Youth products displaying with State Honors Speciality Set of 2020 showcasing the delicate metalwork of Ipsa.
    2020

    The Delicate Metalwork of Ipsa

  • Imperial Youth products displaying with State Honors Speciality Set of 2019 with the theme of Hwagak, the Korea’s Unique Royal Woodcraft, meeting the Mastery of Metalwork, Duseok.
    2019

    Korea’s Unique Royal
    Woodcraft, Hwagak

  • Imperial Youth products displaying with State Honors Speciality Set of 2018 with the theme of Hwagak, the Korea’s Unique Royal Woodcraft.
    2018

    Korea’s Unique Royal
    Woodcraft, Hwagak

  • Imperial Youth products themed on State Honors Speciality Set of 2016 with luxurious mother-of-pearl design, showcasing the radiant Lacquerware of Korean nobility of Najeon.
    2016

    The Radiant Lacquerware of
    Korean Nobility, Najeon

  • Imperial Youth products themed on State Honors Speciality Set of 2015 with luxurious mother-of-pearl design, showcasing the radiant Lacquerware of Korean nobility of Najeon.
    2015

    The Radiant Lacquerware of
    Korean Nobility, Najeon