See what a traditional Korean house, or hanok, looks like—designed according to the idea of “borrowing beauty from nature.” The Korea Gallery presents an intimate, home-like space that expresses the life philosophy of its inhabitants. Importantly, the exhibition combines 19th-century design with contemporary Korean design inspired by tradition.
The space is divided — Woman/Man. The gallery symbolically presents two areas: sarangbang, the men’s quarters, and anbang, the women’s quarters. The division of the Korean house is linked to clearly defined social roles within a patriarchal society.
The arrangement of objects reflects the functions of the interiors—such as work, meals, and personal care—and conveys the Confucian idea of moderation. Traditional beliefs permeate the spaces through symbols of good fortune—carp, butterflies, and bats—represented in decorative motifs.
Most of the Korean collection consists of wooden furniture from the 19th and 20th centuries, precisely crafted, carved, and adorned with metal fittings. The display is complemented by historic and contemporary ceramics, decorative elements, and modern metal and plastic furniture inspired by traditional design.
Partners: Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Warsaw | Korean Cultural Center | Association of Friends of the National Folk Museum of Korea
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The exhibition is co-funded by the Local Government of the Mazowieckie Voivodeship
and by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea.
Transport Partner of the Korea Gallery
