Like the stem, the roots of Ojuk are also used as material for crafts when they are older than five years.
The reason for that is if one uses young Ojuk roots, they don’t have enough elasticity, so they end up wrinkly and dry-looking.
Also, the older the roots get, the closer to black they become.
Young roots have a greenish hue and develop spots like the stem. When they get older than that, they become very dark in color.
Every part of the Ojuk is used, from the stem to the ends of the branches.
However, not all of the roots are used.
Sometimes, as the roots extend into the ground, they come across obstacles like rocks or stones and get bent. Some of them shoot back up above ground like a bow and go back into the ground.
These roots that have been exposed above ground and are aged are chosen and dried to be used as craft material.
This story of Ojuk Roots, out of the Ground is based on the story of Gongyeedam’s [Ojuk Collection].
From the successor of the 15th Intangible Cultural Heritage of Seoul, Choe Seonhui
You can listen for yourself through the link below.
Like the stem, the roots of Ojuk are also used as material for crafts when they are older than five years.
The reason for that is if one uses young Ojuk roots, they don’t have enough elasticity, so they end up wrinkly and dry-looking.
Also, the older the roots get, the closer to black they become.
Young roots have a greenish hue and develop spots like the stem. When they get older than that, they become very dark in color.
Every part of the Ojuk is used, from the stem to the ends of the branches.
However, not all of the roots are used.
Sometimes, as the roots extend into the ground, they come across obstacles like rocks or stones and get bent. Some of them shoot back up above ground like a bow and go back into the ground.
These roots that have been exposed above ground and are aged are chosen and dried to be used as craft material.
This story of Ojuk Roots, out of the Ground is based on the story of Gongyeedam’s [Ojuk Collection].
From the successor of the 15th Intangible Cultural Heritage of Seoul, Choe Seonhui
You can listen for yourself through the link below.