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“100 thimbles in a box” represent a wish for blessed longevity. A Korean bride in the Joseon Dynasty created beautiful thimbles of silk, embroidered them with auspicious images and gave them to her mother-in-law and other female relatives as a way of conveying her respect and wishing them long and happy lives.

  • 100 Thimbles in a Box presents a vibrant, colorful and lively introduction to the exquisite arts and crafts of Korea. It is the first English-language book to feature descriptions of all of the country’s major art forms and handicrafts.

  • A visual feast of nearly 500 striking photographs illustrates 44 traditional arts including ceramics, textiles, papercraft, metalcraft, inlay, wood, and painting, as well as 40 of the symbols that have been used to decorate them.

  • An extensive list of resources both in the United States and Korea is included to guide the reader who wants to delve deeper into Korea’s artistic traditions.

  • Endorsed by leading experts in the Asian art world, the book will open the reader’s eyes to the elegant simplicity and dynamic spirit that characterize Korean art and handicrafts.

  • The perfect gift for anyone interested in art, crafts or Korean culture.

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“100 Thimbles in a Box is a charming introduction to a great range of Korean handicrafts, from the tiny thimbles—an old-fashioned woman’s intimate companion—to the once ubiquitous lattice and paper doors of traditional Korean homes. The authors have tacked down popular accounts of each handicraft, as contemporary Koreans now understand and appreciate them, and abundant photographs that convey the feel and appeal of ceramics, stone, paintings, masks, clothing, and furniture. Spending time in these pages is enticement to visit Korea for a first-hand encounter with these things themselves.”

Laurel KendallDivision Chair and Curator of Asian Ethnology, American Museum of Natural History

About the Authors

Debbi Kent and her husband Bill have three children—a son, and two daughters adopted from Korea. Debbi’s professional career has included work as a writer, editor, public speaker, marketing representative, and designer. In her free time, she enjoys travel, photography, interior design, and fabric arts.

Joan Suwalsky and her husband Al adopted their daughter and son from Korea. Joan is a developmental psychologist by profession and studies child growth and family functioning, including in adoptive families, at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Bethesda, MD. In her free time, she is an avid potter and gardener.

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Joan Suwalsky & Debbi Kent

Authors Joan Suwalsky (left) and Debbi Kent (right)

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May 17, 2017 — 9:30 – 11:30 am
Seoul International Women’s Association
Conrad Hotel Seoul
10 Gukjegeumyung-ro
Yeoeuido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu
Seoul, South Korea
http://siwapage.com/activities/events/siwa-coffee-morning-201705/

October 27, 2016 — 7:00 pm
Making It Happen Outside the Box
American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Professional Women’s Committee
The Ritz-Carlton Seoul
120 Bongeunsa-ro
Yeoksam 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu
Seoul, South Korea
http://www.amchamkorea.org

October 27, 2016 — 10:30 am
Sharing East With West
American Women’s Club Korea
Asterium Centreville Building
Hangang-daero-30-gil, Yongsan-gu
Seoul, South Korea
http://www.awckorea.com

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