CultureAugust 17, 2026
hanji
HAHN-jee
Definition
A traditional, durable, and versatile type of handmade paper made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree, originating in Korea.
Etymology
The word comes directly from the Korean 'hanji' (한지), where 'han' refers to Korea and 'ji' means paper.
In the news
Aimee Lee is identified as an artist who built the first studio dedicated to the craft of hanji in North America, highlighting her role in preserving and teaching this traditional medium.
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