Korean Traditional Umbrella Jiwoo San

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(1)Some people think Jiwoo-san is a Japanese umbrella
(2)Jiu-san is a traditional Korean umbrella produced by the 45th umbrella of Jeonbuk Intangible Cultural Property. Due to the continuous decrease in demand for Jiu-san when imported umbrellas were introduced in Korea in 1960, only Yoon Kyu-sang is making Jiu-san now

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(1)Jiu-san, which is made by applying perilla oil-infused hanji to bamboo flesh, takes 80 to 100 times to make one
(2)The umbrella made in this way has a lyrical beauty
(3)Since there’s only one master left
(4)Jiwoo Mountain is a precarious tradition
(5)In order to preserve it, we have no choice but to continue to consume and remember this culture

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(1)His son, Seongho 41, came out of a semiconductor company and is Jiwoo-san
(2)He was the only one to complete the production. “It’s harder than I thought,” Sung-ho said Sung-ho said, “I was able to stop any heavy rain with an easy umbrella,” and added, “Once you get rained on, you have to dry the water completely.” The general price of Jiwoosan is 300,000 to 400,000 won. It also makes parasol size. It is mainly for hotel interior design. Master Dayoon expressed regret over the 2 million won range He said, “Actually, I don’t make money. I do it because I have skills from a long time ago.”My son jumped in to give it a try It should go around smoothly, but it’s not.” “Still, I’m proud that I’m continuing the reputation of Jiwoo-san,” he said. “I’ll go to the end.”

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