Thimble (Kolmu) of fabric covered over layered paper trimmed along the edge in fuchsia yarns; starburst motif on one side and zig-zag stripe on the other side; made from remnants of fabric. During the Joseon Period (1392 - 1910 AD) sewing was an important part of a woman's life. Women would make these charming little thimbles out of left-over fabric. They would embroider symbols of good wishes onto them. The traditional way to make them was to cover the fabric over layered paper. They were so unique and special that they were often given as a gift to the mother-in-law.
Thimble (Kolmu) of fabric covered over layered paper trimmed along the edge in fuchsia fabric; starburst motif on one side and plant motif on the other side. During the Joseon Period (1392 - 1910 AD) sewing was an important part of a woman's life. Women would make these charming little thimbles out of left-over fabric. They would embroider symbols of good wishes onto them. The traditional way to make them was to cover the fabric over layered paper. They were so unique and special that they were often given as a gift to the mother-in-law.
Thimble (Kolmu) of fabric covered over layered paper trimmed along the edges with fuchsia yarns; starburst design on one side and Korean characters or symbols on the opposite side. During the Joseon Period (1392 - 1910 AD) sewing was an important part of a woman's life. Women would make these charming little thimbles out of left-over fabric. They would embroider symbols of good wishes onto them. The traditional way to make them was to cover the fabric over layered paper. They were so unique and special that they were often given as a gift to the mother-in-law.
Thimble (Kolmu) of fabric covered over layered paper trimmed along the edge in fuchsia yarns; one side has embroidered zig-zag design; other side has a starburst design. During the Joseon Period (1392 - 1910 AD) sewing was an important part of a woman's life. Women would make these charming little thimbles out of left-over fabric. They would embroider symbols of good wishes onto them. The traditional way to make them was to cover the fabric over layered paper. They were so unique and special that they were often given as a gift to the mother-in-law.
