Ojuk Forest is a LED tealight candle holder that works as a soft mood light. It is crafted to display the special characteristics of Ojuk that can only be harvested in the middle of the winter.
The special coziness that can only be felt in the Ojuk Forest
Ⅰ. Production story
1. Black bamboo, Ojuk, that’s only harvested during the winter
When we think of bamboo, we generally think of cool weather. However, it’s only harvested during the winter.
▶ When
Between winter solstice and first day of spring, generally in January or February
▶ Reason
Bamboo shoots start to grow in the early spring and hold a lot of water while they grow until the autumn season. Bamboo holds the least amount of moisture around winter solstice, making it very hard. This is why bamboo is cut and harvested around this time of year.
2. The coziness of a bamboo forest during winter
The image of master craftsman Choe Seon-Hui harvesting Ojuk in the middle of the winter reminded us of the cold, but cozy Ojuk forest. We thought the warm feeling of a cancel would go well with the ambiance of an Ojuk forest. That’s how we came up with idea of a tealight candle holder in the shape of a Ojuk Forest.
3. Bamboo branches that have been remade into an Ojuk forest
Ojuk branches are rarely used in Jukjang crafts, a traditional crafting technique used to decorate objects, but they are used often in Sotdae and other similar crafts.
Just like the Ojuk stem, we thought the Ojuk branches, with their own unique colors and angled shapes, had more than enough beauty to be displayed and appreciated.
We thought there may be new ways to use Ojuk branches in craftwork and decided to use them in creating our Ojuk Forest.
Ⅱ. Characteristics
1. Decorative function: The density of Ojuk
When Ojuk is placed too densely together, Ojuk’s special color and shape becomes less visible.
That’s why we’ve decided to lower the density of the Ojuk placement and make the special characteristics of Ojuk more visible.
2. Lighting function: LED tealight (for all versions) / LED wire (for Starry Ojuk Forest only)
- We placed a LED tealight candle (included) in order to recreate the coziness of a real Ojuk forest. There are many different types of LED tealight candles available on the market, so you can replace the included tealight candle for one of your choosing.
- We’ve added a LED wire to create an Ojuk forest under a starry night sky.
You can wrap the LED wire around the ‘Starry Ojuk Forest’ and enjoy the ambiance of an Ojuk forest under a starry night sky.
A battery compartment has been added within the bottom panel so that the battery is not visible but easily exchangeable.
3. Portability
- A round handle made of Ojuk has been added so that Ojuk Forest can be easily carried and placed in the desired place.
Ⅲ. The production process
‘Ojuk Forest’ is a craftwork by Artisan Choe Seon-Hui, the successor of the 15th Intangible Cultural Heritage of Seoul.
Artisan
Artisan Choe Seon-Hui, works of the Gongyeedam’s Ojuk Collection, started as a student of the 15th Intangible Cultural Heritage of Seoul Master Yoon Byung-hoon since 1986 and became the successor of the 15th Intangible Cultural Heritage of Seoul.
For more than 30 years, the activity of transmitting Ojuk crafts continues on.
In 2008, she was awarded for ‘Jukjang Gyeongsang’ at the 33rd Korean Traditional Handicraft Competition of Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
In 2009, she was selected as the master of Ojuk craft skills(2009-2).
Artisan Choe Seon-hui who has been operating the Hyeonjeong Ojuk Workshop since 2004, is currently training juniors at the Kyunggi University of Lifelong Continuing Education Center and engaged in various activities as a craftsman of Ojuk crafts.
You can view the step-by-by process of how Ojuk Forest is made under the Shorts section of the ‘Gongyeedam’ YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UConnNWGrRfzT17PslFpADbg
Ⅳ. Ojuk Forest add-ons
The Cozy Ojuk Forest has a Ojuk band wrapped around
the Midwinter’s Ojuk Forest to give it an extra cozy feel.
[Midwinter’s Ojuk Forest]
USD 80
[Cozy Ojuk Forest]
USD 90
[Starry Midwinter’s Ojuk Forest]
USD 95
[Starry, Cozy Ojuk Forest]
USD 105
INFORMATION
1. Shipping Delivery
Approx. 10-15 busdays
2. Return & Refund Policy
- If there is a defect in the product, other reasons for non-refund as stated in the detailed information
must be returned within 7 days upon receipt of received date.
- Unfortunately, we cannot exchange, replace, and/or refund after product is damaged due to use.
If you need to return or refund a product, please contact us before sending.
3. Customer Service & Other Inquiries
Please contact us via e-mail (gongyeedam@gmail.com), regarding to product or any other inquiries.
The special coziness that can only be felt in the Ojuk Forest
Ⅰ. Production story
1. Black bamboo, Ojuk, that’s only harvested during the winter
When we think of bamboo, we generally think of cool weather. However, it’s only harvested during the winter.
▶ When
Between winter solstice and first day of spring, generally in January or February
▶ Reason
Bamboo shoots start to grow in the early spring and hold a lot of water while they grow until the autumn season. Bamboo holds the least amount of moisture around winter solstice, making it very hard. This is why bamboo is cut and harvested around this time of year.
2. The coziness of a bamboo forest during winter
The image of master craftsman Choe Seon-Hui harvesting Ojuk in the middle of the winter reminded us of the cold, but cozy Ojuk forest. We thought the warm feeling of a cancel would go well with the ambiance of an Ojuk forest. That’s how we came up with idea of a tealight candle holder in the shape of a Ojuk Forest.
3. Bamboo branches that have been remade into an Ojuk forest
Ojuk branches are rarely used in Jukjang crafts, a traditional crafting technique used to decorate objects, but they are used often in Sotdae and other similar crafts.
Just like the Ojuk stem, we thought the Ojuk branches, with their own unique colors and angled shapes, had more than enough beauty to be displayed and appreciated.
We thought there may be new ways to use Ojuk branches in craftwork and decided to use them in creating our Ojuk Forest.
Ⅱ. Characteristics
1. Decorative function: The density of Ojuk
When Ojuk is placed too densely together, Ojuk’s special color and shape becomes less visible.
That’s why we’ve decided to lower the density of the Ojuk placement and make the special characteristics of Ojuk more visible.
2. Lighting function: LED tealight (for all versions) / LED wire (for Starry Ojuk Forest only)
- We placed a LED tealight candle (included) in order to recreate the coziness of a real Ojuk forest. There are many different types of LED tealight candles available on the market, so you can replace the included tealight candle for one of your choosing.
- We’ve added a LED wire to create an Ojuk forest under a starry night sky.
You can wrap the LED wire around the ‘Starry Ojuk Forest’ and enjoy the ambiance of an Ojuk forest under a starry night sky.
A battery compartment has been added within the bottom panel so that the battery is not visible but easily exchangeable.
3. Portability
- A round handle made of Ojuk has been added so that Ojuk Forest can be easily carried and placed in the desired place.
Ⅲ. The production process
‘Ojuk Forest’ is a craftwork by Artisan Choe Seon-Hui, the successor of the 15th Intangible Cultural Heritage of Seoul.
Artisan
Artisan Choe Seon-Hui, works of the Gongyeedam’s Ojuk Collection, started as a student of the 15th Intangible Cultural Heritage of Seoul Master Yoon Byung-hoon since 1986 and became the successor of the 15th Intangible Cultural Heritage of Seoul.
For more than 30 years, the activity of transmitting Ojuk crafts continues on.
In 2008, she was awarded for ‘Jukjang Gyeongsang’ at the 33rd Korean Traditional Handicraft Competition of Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
In 2009, she was selected as the master of Ojuk craft skills(2009-2).
Artisan Choe Seon-hui who has been operating the Hyeonjeong Ojuk Workshop since 2004, is currently training juniors at the Kyunggi University of Lifelong Continuing Education Center and engaged in various activities as a craftsman of Ojuk crafts.
You can view the step-by-by process of how Ojuk Forest is made under the Shorts section of the ‘Gongyeedam’ YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UConnNWGrRfzT17PslFpADbg
Ⅳ. Ojuk Forest add-ons
The Cozy Ojuk Forest has a Ojuk band wrapped around
the Midwinter’s Ojuk Forest to give it an extra cozy feel.
[Midwinter’s Ojuk Forest]
USD 80
[Cozy Ojuk Forest]
USD 90
[Starry Midwinter’s Ojuk Forest]
USD 95
[Starry, Cozy Ojuk Forest]
USD 105
INFORMATION
1. Shipping Delivery
Approx. 10-15 busdays
2. Return & Refund Policy
- If there is a defect in the product, other reasons for non-refund as stated in the detailed information
must be returned within 7 days upon receipt of received date.
- Unfortunately, we cannot exchange, replace, and/or refund after product is damaged due to use.
If you need to return or refund a product, please contact us before sending.
3. Customer Service & Other Inquiries
Please contact us via e-mail (gongyeedam@gmail.com), regarding to product or any other inquiries.
