Folk handicrafts
Wanggol (Cyperus exaltatus) Mat
Hampyeong’s Wanggol (Cyperus exaltatus) mat, accounting for 70 percent of Korea’s entire market, has a refreshing, soft texture and its salt component can quickly absorb sweat, keeping the body cool in summer and warm in winter. As our traditional craft work with elegance and dignity, it can be made into various products, including a single-fold mat, multi-fold mat, pillow, cushion and car seats.
Place of purchase
- Samil Mat / 1286-29 Miljae-ro, Haebo-myeon, Hampyeong-gun
- Gumyoung Mat / 1281 Miljae-ro, Haebo-myeon, Hampyeong-gun
- Weolya Mat / 46 Oese-gil, Weolya-myeon, Hampyeong-gun
Natural Red Clay Dye
Contains natural colors and red clay’s effects are kept intact by searching for good red clay with good pharmaceutical effects in Hampyeong and dying with the utmost effort numerous times.
Place of purchase
- Nabi (butterfly) Geoul Red Clay Dye / 30-41 Songshan-gil, Hakgyo-myeon, Hampyeong-gun
- Natural Dye Research Society (Minye Hakdang School) / 11 Namgyo-gil, Sonbul-myeon, Hampyeong-gun
Butterfly Character Products
Using Nareda meaning “a butterfly flies” as Hampyeong’s representative brand, various production includes butterfly-themed products, fashion products, accessories and stationery are sold here.
Place of purchase
- Nareda / 200 Jungang-gil, Hampyeong-eup, Hampyeong-gun