Children's Jacket with Dragon Roundels and Characters for Longevity and Happiness (Translation)
단룡복수문소당의 근현대 최복희 (Primary Title)
團龍福壽文小唐衣 近現代 崔福姬 (Transliterated Title)
Little Prince's Jacket (Donor's Title)
Choi Bok-hee 최복희 崔福姬, Korean, 1930 - 2007 (Artist)
Contemporary textile artist Choi Bok-hee created this jacket in the traditional Korean style for children. It features the dragon design on the front, the back, and over the shoulders, as well as repeating gold characters symbolizing good fortune and longevity. These patterns were first carved into a wooden mold, stamped onto the fabric with glue, and then sprinkled over with gold. The lining the collar and sleeves is made of a white fabric that would be regularly replaced when soiled.
Modern period (1910-present)
福 (bok, happiness), 寿 (su, longevity) stamped in gold
Gift of Kang Collection Korean Art
Exhibited at the exhibition entitled "Choi Bok-Hee's Works：Representation of Korean Traditional Costumes" (崔福姬作品展：韩国传统衣裳の再现）at Kyoto University of Arts and Design (京都造形芸術大學) in Japan from Febuary 8 through March 11, 2006.
©artist or artist’s estate
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