Craftsmanship of Designers #25

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Bong Sul (Ph D., Advisor)


Fashion retailing, where and how to purchase? 

Craftsmanship of Designers <25>


Do you know how famous luxury ceramics from the Goryeo dynasty in the early 10th century were?

The praise of Goryeo ceramics (Cheong-ja) by the people of the Song dynasty in ancient China was surprisingly high.

“Jade-colored Goryeo cheong-ja is the best under heaven.”


Today, Dongdaemun designers are designing with the craftsmanship of the ancestors who made Goryeo Cheong-ja by themselves.

Anyone can buy the fashion products there. Thomas C. Gale said., 

“Design adds value faster than it adds costs.”



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