Heritage-2019 | THE WHOO

2019 Korea’s Unique Royal Woodcraft, Hwagak,
meets the Mastery of Metalwork, Duseok

Discover the Heritage of Our 2019 Artisan Collaboration

The Pinnacle of Korea’s Royal Craftsmanship

A Limited-Edition Imperial Youth State Honors Speciality Set

The unparalleled royal woodcrafting of Hwagak reaches new heights through the durability of Duseok
The 4th edition of Our Imperial Youth State Honors Speciality Set

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.

“This special masterpiece with Imperial Youth’s exquisite products are presented in a Hwagak box, meticulously crafted by Master Lee Jae Man (Important Intangible Cultural Property of Korea No. 109) and secured with a phoenix lock by metalwork Master Park Moon Yeol (Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 64)."

The image of Korean Duseok Master artisan Park Moon Yeol, the holder of Intangible Cultural Heritage Property with craftsmanship heritage. — Holder of Intangible Cultural Heritage Property No. 64, Duseok Master Park Moon Yeol

Having worked on esteemed projects, such as the Geoncheonggung Palace in Gyeongbokgung and the bronze ornamentation of Jogyesa Temple’s eight-story pagoda, Master Park Moon Yeol created a silver phoenix hinge for this collaboration inspired by the symbol of immortality. The result is a Hwagak Kyungdae, an elegantly painted wooden cosmetics storage box, reminiscent of those used by royal women throughout the Joseon Dynasty.

This masterpiece celebrates the beauty of Korean royal art and embodies the prestigious essence of the Imperial Youth collection. Created in collaboration with two nationally recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage masters, this collaboration represents the pinnacle of Korea’s artistic excellence. Unlocking the box with an auspicious phoenix key reveals doors engraved with the Four Gentlemen (Pricot flower, Orchid, Chrysanthemum, and Bamboo), which symbolize peace and happiness across all seasons. Inside, Imperial Youth is displayed in all its splendor.