Yulart Korean Folk Art Crystal Magnet paperweight for refrigerator, whiteboard, home, office, gift
Description
About the product
Yulart Korean Folk Art Crystal Magnet features 15 different varieties of Korean folk art carefully chosen from over 5,000 artifacts within Korean Minhwa Museum.
Made of high-quality crystal glass, this product can function not only as refrigerator magnet, but also as paperweight and decorational object for studies and offices.
Furthermore, with each designs conveing unique meanings and good wishes, this product can serve as a perfect gift for many different occasions.
Korean Folk Art featured in this product are:
1. Ilwolobongdo
- Painting of sun, moon, and five mountain peaks. Used to be placed behind the throne as a display of king's authority, this painting wishes for 5 fortunes of life(Longevity, Wealth, Health, altruistic life, and peaceful death) as well as welfare of the nation.
2. Hodo
- Painting of a tiger. Tigers were powerful, valiant and menacing, therefore thought to be the sacred animal that ward off bad luck. Tigers were featured in many paintings that were used to decorate lunar new year, so that they could prevent evil spirits from crossing the gate of the house.
3. Morando
- Painting of peony blossoms. Peony blossoms were thought to be the 'king of all flowers' due to its size and beauty since three kingdoms period, therefore paintings of peony blossoms were exclusive to royals for long periods of time in Korean history. Nowadays Peony blossoms decorate people's houses as the symbol of wealth, prosperity, and authority.
4. Gimyeongsogwado(pomegranate/peach/buddha's hand/watermelon)
- Paintings of various fruits. Watermelons symbolizes success, fertility and prosperity, while peaches symbolized longevity in regards of the legendary magic peaches in East Asian mythology. Buddha's hands were thought to be the symbol of all good fortunes in the world, and lastly pomegranates were the symbol of fertility due to having many seeds.
5. Sugeomojildo
- Ever since Joseon period, paintings of cats were thought to be the good luck charm for longevity. Sugeomojildo, a painting that features kittens playing in the field of flowers and plants, was used to decorate rooms of newlyweds to wish for their prosperity and longevity.
6. Hwajeopdo(yellow/mauve)
- Painting of flowers and butterfly. Hwajeopdo often decorated women's rooms as symbol of harmony, prosperity, and longevity.
7. Whajodo
- Painting of birds and flowers, but later expanded its definition to all paintings that depicts other animals. Birds and animals in Whajodo often appear as couples, which symbolizes love and harmony of lovers. Whajodo was a popular decoration for rooms of young women and newlyweds.
8. Chaekgeorido(Pine tree/dandelion/dragon/purple)
- Paintings of books and objects that belong to a scholar. Chaekgeorido were popular among Yangbans and Confucian scholars, as they symbolized yearning for knowledge, art and academic success.
※ All images and designs used in Yulart's products belong to Korean Minhwa Museum, therefore under protection of copyright law. creation, distribution or utilization of illegal copies is prohibited, as well as creation, distribution or utilization of derivative works of the image.
Key Features
1. Each package is provided with the label on the backside describing the meaning behind each images, therefore serving as an ideal gift for many different occasions
2. Made with high-quality crystal glass instead of regular glass
- Clear and vibrant image inhanced by crystal cabochon, giving the image extra shine depending on the light
- Enough weight to serve multiple functions, including refrigerator magnet, paperweight, and home decoration item
3. Large magnet size covering the entire bottom side, perfect for securing notes, printouts, and photos in place
Instructions & cautions
1. Use it on metallic surfaces for magnetic effect.
2. Do not throw this product at people or animals.
3. Do not drop this product from high places.
4. Refrain from applying any form of impact on the product.
5. Refrain from using this product outside of its intended use.
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