ABOUT US
Our journey is woven into the fabric of hanbok.
We see hanbok as more than mere attire; it’s a cherished heritage that embodies our very essence and the rich tapestry of our culture. It is our aspiration that through our dedication, the hanbok will once again be embraced with affection and held in fond remembrance.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the elegance and grace of hanbok.
Mother-Daughter Team
Sue is a seasoned Sewing Pattern Designer with 15 years of experience. She operates a website called ‘ithinksew,’ which boasts a global membership of 350,000. Sue has published five design books in collaboration with C&T Publishing in California, two of which have also been published in German. Additionally, she has co-authored six books and contributed numerous articles to magazines in the UK, Canada, and the USA.
Veronica is currently attending an art college in Vancouver, where she engages in unique artistic endeavors, expressing traditional Korean themes through her fresh, innovative ideas. She views the beauty of hanbok from a new perspective, designing and creating hanbok that blends traditional styles with a modern
sensibility. Having grown up abroad, she saw the potential for hanbok to be reimagined in new forms, which led her and her mother to start designing fabrics and crafting hanbok themselves.
Captivating and extraordinary journey
I’ve cherished the hanbok since my childhood. The most joyous occasions were Chuseok and New Year’s Day because those were the times I could don it. As a child, wearing it made me feel like royalty, with my skirt blooming around me. In middle school, my fascination grew as I learned to craft the jeogori of the hanbok. I managed to create a charming, half-sized jeogori, marking my first foray into making one myself—a truly captivating and extraordinary journey.
However, by the 1990s, it became a rare sight to see the elderly in hanbok, which slowly turned into a garment reserved for holidays rather than everyday wear. Moving to North America after marriage, I once mentioned to my daughter how it was commonly worn before it fell out of daily use, and to my surprise, she was astonished. She had only known the hanbok as ceremonial attire. Her reaction prompted me to reflect on how quickly our traditional garments have been relegated to the past.
Now, with children needing cultural attire for International Day at school, I’ve found myself reviving the art of making hanbok, a practice I continue to this day. It’s a way to connect with my heritage and share its beauty with the next
generation.