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What are the Korean folk crafts?

1, mother-of-pearl lacquer

The so-called mother-of-pearl is made by carefully selecting high-quality shells such as luminous snails, peeling off their shells, cutting them into fine points, thin lines and thin pieces, then embedding them in the bottom of lacquerware bit by bit, and sometimes decorating them with gold and silver strips, pieces and scraps, and then polishing them. The works are colorful, colorful and delicate.

2. Korean papermaking technology

Broussonetia papyrifera or Broussonetia papyrifera bark is usually used as raw material. Because the fiber of Broussonetia papyrifera or Broussonetia papyrifera bark is very long, it has enough toughness after being made into paper. Therefore, handicrafts made of Korean paper also have the characteristics of firmness and durability. In addition to light texture, it is also attractive to make various exquisite daily necessities, which can be said to be both beautiful and practical sightseeing souvenirs.

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Korean traditional musical instruments include gayageum, Tongxiao and Xiqin. Gayageum is the first traditional stringed instrument of Korean nationality, and it is a plucked instrument with strong national color. Its shape is similar to the guzheng of the Han nationality. When playing, one end is on the ground and the other end is on the leg. Playing with the right hand and playing with the left hand, the performance posture is steady, elegant and unique.

Tong Xiao is an important wind instrument in Korean national music, which has been favored by Korean people since its birth. Its timbre is very beautiful, and it is a tenor instrument among bamboo instruments. Xiqin is a bowstring instrument that Koreans like to use. According to legend, it was created by the Xi tribe in the northeast of China in the Song Dynasty, hence the name.

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