The artwork showcases an immersive design narrative that reimagines the traditional Korean knot-making method (maedup) into a progressive visual language structured around long-term sustainability and animal cruelty-free materials. Working directly with traditional heritage masters who deserve greater cultural recognition, each knot is meticulously handcrafted and tied to blend old-world wisdom with modern tapestry display installations. The vertical layout anchors a powerful, organic perspective tracking a dense matrix of ivory white cotton rope networks suspended from a natural organic wooden branch, customized and adorned with vibrant red copper spheres decorated through the historical Chil-bo (cloisonné) metal enameled technique.

Bal is a tapestry crafted from traditional Korean knots of cotton ropes and adorned with the Chil-bo (cloisonné) technique, a traditional method for decorating metal objects.

This piece, by WKND Lab, showcases the Korean traditional knot-making method reimagined into a contemporary design, honoring the traditional knot - making process with sustainable, animal cruelty-free materials.

Each knot is meticulously handcrafted and tied, blending Korean traditional techniques with modern tapestry methods. Representing a fusion of wisdom passed down through generations, this project emphasizes collaboration with traditional craftsmen deserving of greater recognition, embodying the ethos of long-term sustainability.

When Tiger Used to Smoke: Design Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern furniture design with their traditional culture to make it more approachable.

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