In 2013, YÉOL created the “Young Craftsman Award” to recognize promising young craftsmen. The prize is aimed at expanding the field of craftsmanship by encouraging young talents to develop new perspectives on traditional craftsmanship, as well as exploring new applications.
Jo Ha Na, Textile Craftsman, 2015
Advisor(Kim Jung Hoo, Metal Craft Artist)
The 2015 project undertook academic research and reproduction of Korean traditional created bags using traditional paper folding techniques for the duration of one year. Jo Ha Na’s bags complement both traditional and casual clothes.