Traditional Korean quilt technique requires keen attention to detail, patience, and dedication. With the arrival of the modern sewing machine, traditional quilting largely disappeared, yet master Kim Haeja remains steadfastly committed to the traditional ways of her craft. Designated Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 107 by the Korean government, Haeja Kim shares life’s lessons learned in the crafting of her quilts and textiles. 

Thursday, March 24, 2011
6:30PM Gallery Talk and Q&A

 

Asia Week 2011 Gallery Talk
 
THREADING LIFE: A Lecture by Quilt master Haeja Kim

with 

Haeja Kim
Korean Traditional Quilt Artist, Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 107

The Korea Society
950 Third Avenue @ 57th Street, 8th Floor


About the Speaker
Born in 1953, Haeja Kim received Korea’s designation as Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 107 at age 40 for her mastery of nubi. As the leading master in the field, Kim employs remarkable skill and tireless devotion in preserving Korean quilt techniques. In 1992, Kim presented traditional three millimeter (0.1-inch) and five millimeter nubi stitch work—techniques that hadn’t been seen in almost 100 years—at Korea’s Annual Traditional Art Handcraft Exhibition. Her presentation won her the Prime Minister’s Award.