Inspired by the shape of a cabinet, the Hanji Book Cabinet is designed resembling the cabinet which organizes records. The Cabinet is a tool that keeps someone’s records for a long time. In the Cabinet, anything can be recorded and stored: goals, ideas, sketches, etc. Made of the premium quality Hanji, the Cabinet allows a user to record even more thoughtfully.
Two Sizes
Travel 110 x 210mm, 48pg
A5 148 x 210mm, 80pg
Writing & sketching material
Made with paper mulberry, 80gsm
Screenprinted by Hand
Story of Hanji
Hanji, the name of traditional handmade paper of Korea, has been in use for over thousand years. Made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree, it has natural fibers called ‘Dak’, making it strong and durable, it does not tear easily. It is also pleasant to the eye and soft to the touch with a smooth texture. Hanji, its sturdiness has allowed it to be used for various purposes such as art material, stationery and household goods.
The type of paper used for Hanji Book is a modernized version of the Hanji. Made by a mechanical method which enables a stable mass production and the quality improvement of Hanji products, the Hanji Book is suitable for various creative uses and has excellent durability and tactility.
Based on Hanji fibers and pulps, the surface of modernized Hanji has exquisite and delicate textures, providing a user with a unique experience to not only feel the Hanji paper tangibly, but also to get acquainted with the intangible cultural heritage of Korea.
