There's no way to explain how important the role ceramics play in the Korean culture. We've been to at least 10 separate ceramic museums, workshops, etc. For me, none were cooler than our visit to the private studio of Park Kwang Chun in Yeoju. Mr. Park is famous for his artistry and we were told his works are some of the most expensive in the world. His larger pieces retail for $30,000. After watching him detail a half-finished piece, he presented us each with a coffee cup-sized pot laced in real 14k gold. We were told these were pricey. Mine is wrapped in bubble wrap and towels inside a box we had shipped home. Cross your fingers. In 45 days, the ship will arrive in America and I'll be curious to see what I find.
- Colin
- Colin
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