My First Maedeup Presentation and Mini-Workshop with the Fairfax ASG Chapter
My First Maedeup Presentation and Mini-Workshop with the Fairfax ASG Chapter October 3rd is Gaecheonjeol, Korea’s National Foundation Day, which commemorates the legendary founding of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, by Dangun Wanggeom in 2333 BCE. October 3, 2025 was the 4358th year since this mythical origin, based on the traditional Dangi calendar (Gregorian year + 2333). It also marked a small but meaningful milestone personally— my very first presentation and mini-workshop introducing Maedeup, the traditional Korean art of decorative knotting, to an American audience. The event took place at the Fairfax Chapter’s monthly meeting of the American Sewing Guild (ASG), where about 25 enthusiastic members gathered with warm curiosity. I began by sharing a brief history of Korean traditional clothing, textiles, and Maedeup — how this intricate craft, once practiced by women in royal courts and ordinary homes alike, adorned traditional garments, accessories, and ho...