Han Sangsoo (c. 1934-2016)

Han Sangsoo working an embroidery. Han Sangsoo working an embroidery.

Han Sangsoo (c. 1934) is a Korean master embroiderer who holds the title of jasujang or embroidery artisan. She is regarded as a national treasure (Intangible Cultural Asset no. 80) by the South Korean government.

In 2006, Han Sangsoo established the Hansangsoo Embroidery Museum in Bukchon Hanok Village, Gahoe-dong in Seoul (South Korea), to house her collection of Korean and personal embroideries, Korean garments (including royal court garments) and to give lessons in Korean embroidery at various levels.

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