{"title":"Cutlery","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore Korean artisan cutlery sets — beautifully crafted spoon and chopstick gift sets in bangjja yugi (bronze alloy) and stainless steel with traditional Korean designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for weddings, housewarmings, or as a thoughtful Korean gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Korea. Ships worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"free-engraving-notban-놋반-courtly-bangjja-yugi-spoon-and-chopstick-set-2-person-copy","title":"[Free Engraving] Notban (놋반) Courtly Bangjja Yugi Spoon and Chopstick Set (2-Person)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe material knows its own purpose. It has been doing this for a thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBangjja Yugi (방짜유기)\u003c\/strong\u003e is Korean brassware produced by the hammering of an exact alloy — 78% copper, 22% tin — a ratio refined over centuries to produce a utensil that is lighter, stronger, and naturally antibacterial. Notban's \u003cstrong\u003eCourtly (궁중) design\u003c\/strong\u003e draws from the royal Joseon aesthetic: elongated proportions, clean surfaces, and a finish that reads as both ceremonial and comfortable in the hand. This two-person set — Sujeo (수저, spoon and chopsticks) — is sourced from the \u003cstrong\u003eAnseong craftsmen\u003c\/strong\u003e behind the phrase Anseong Matchum (안성맞춤, perfectly made), the historical benchmark for Korean brassware excellence. Free engraving is included, available in Korean or English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet at a formal dinner table, the brass catches the light and the weight of the Sujeo communicates the intention of the host. Used daily as a conscious alternative to stainless steel, the material improves with handling, developing a warmth that mass-produced flatware never achieves. Given to mark a milestone — a new home, a marriage, a significant birthday — the Yugi tradition carries the wish for longevity into the object itself, making the gift one that outlasts the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand wash with mild soap; restore the original lustre with vinegar or fine salt when the natural patina deepens. Crafted by Notban, Anseong — National Intangible Cultural Heritage tradition. Handcrafted in South Korea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEUM","offers":[{"title":"No Packaging \/ Spoon Only (Complimentary)","offer_id":42611552288816,"sku":null,"price":111.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Packaging \/ Spoon \u0026 Chopsticks (+$12.00)","offer_id":42611552321584,"sku":null,"price":121.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Bojagi (+$10.00) \/ Spoon Only (Complimentary)","offer_id":42611552354352,"sku":null,"price":119.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Bojagi(+$10.00) \/ Spoon \u0026 Chopsticks (+$12.00)","offer_id":42611552387120,"sku":null,"price":129.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Bojagi (+$13.00) \/ Spoon Only (Complimentary)","offer_id":42611552419888,"sku":null,"price":122.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium Bojagi (+$13.00) \/ Spoon \u0026 Chopsticks (+$13.00)","offer_id":42611552452656,"sku":null,"price":131.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0150\/7632\/files\/4_dcd0211e-6059-45cf-9a3a-9527558828f7.png?v=1764742006"},{"product_id":"notban-yugi-soju-set-premium-gift","title":"[Free Engraving] Notban Anseong Matchum Bangjja Yugi Premium Gift Set (2-Person Spoon, Chopstick \u0026 Soju Cup)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are gifts that communicate nothing beyond their wrapping. And then there is this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Notban Anseong Matchum Premium Gift Set brings together the two most essential expressions of \u003cstrong\u003eBangjja Yugi (방짜유기)\u003c\/strong\u003e on a single table: the Sujeo (수저) — spoon and chopsticks for two — and the Suljan (술잔) soju cups. Both are cast from the same hammered alloy of \u003cstrong\u003e78% copper, 22% tin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ratio that has defined Korean brassware excellence since the Joseon era. The \u003cstrong\u003eAnseong Matchum\u003c\/strong\u003e name carries cultural significance — the city of Anseong was historically the origin of brassware so precisely made that its name became synonymous with perfection, a guarantee still honoured in every piece that bears it. Spoon rests are included, and free engraving is available for a personal touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented as a wedding gift, the set for two carries an obvious completeness, and the cultural weight of Yugi makes the gesture a lasting one. Given at Chuseok or Lunar New Year when the occasion calls for something with genuine heritage behind it, it rewards the recipient with an object that will outlast every trend. Kept as a personal set reserved for ceremonial meals, the soju cups come forward when the occasion warrants a drink taken slowly and with attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA complete set, ceremonially packaged, carrying a craft tradition that predates every modern kitchen. Handcrafted by Notban, Anseong — where perfectly made is not a claim but a place name.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEUM","offers":[{"title":"Spoon \u0026 Cup Only (Complimentary)","offer_id":42611588366384,"sku":null,"price":214.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spoon \u0026 Cup \/ Chopsticks (+12.00)","offer_id":42611588399152,"sku":null,"price":223.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0150\/7632\/files\/3_197567d2-7ae9-4644-8d5f-5ec0ed824d19.png?v=1764745092"},{"product_id":"notban-bangjja-yugi-square-spoon-and-chopstick-rest","title":"Notban Anseong Matchum Bangjja Yugi Square Spoon and Chopstick Rest","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe object that holds the object. Often overlooked, always noticed by those who set a careful table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotban's Square Chopstick Rest is cast from \u003cstrong\u003eBangjja Yugi (방짜유기)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same hammered Korean brassware alloy used for their spoons and soju cups. Clean geometry, minimal surface, natural antibacterial properties: a small piece that holds its position without asking for attention. The \u003cstrong\u003eAnseong Matchum\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition values the detail work as much as the centrepiece, and this rest reflects that — the same material quality as the \u003cstrong\u003eSujeo (수저)\u003c\/strong\u003e it supports, not a lesser companion piece. At 20 × 70 mm, it sits flush to the table and places the utensil exactly where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet alongside a Notban spoon and chopstick pair, the brass reads consistently from utensil to rest, completing the table composition. Used at a formal Korean meal where each element of the setting has been considered, the rest signals that the host has thought through the detail. Purchased individually to complement an existing Yugi collection, it is the piece that makes the set complete without requiring a full replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand wash; restore lustre with fine salt or vinegar as needed. A small object that rewards attention. Crafted by Notban, Anseong. Handcrafted in South Korea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEUM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42611650789424,"sku":null,"price":29.52,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0150\/7632\/files\/3_db0daf20-4ebc-4ea6-9ad4-5ebbf423b7f5.png?v=1764747153"},{"product_id":"ottmidam-plum-blossom-in-snow-lacquer-yugi-cup-set-2p-설중매-채화","title":"Ottmidam Plum Blossom in Snow Lacquer Yugi Cup Set (2p) \/ 설중매 채화","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo crafts, centuries apart, meeting in a single vessel held between two hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seoljungmae (설중매, Plum Blossom in Snow) Cup Set is a collaboration between the \u003cstrong\u003eAnseong Machum Yugi Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e — keepers of National Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 77 — and Ottmidam's lacquer atelier. The Yugi body is 78% copper and 22% tin, hammered by the last practitioners of this craft into a form both weightful and resonant. Ottmidam then applies \u003cstrong\u003eOttchil (옻칠)\u003c\/strong\u003e, natural lacquer, in six to eight layered coats, sanding between each pass until the surface achieves its characteristic depth. The Maehwa (매화) plum blossom is painted last, by hand, in coloured lacquer — a flower in full bloom against a winter surface. This is a \u003cstrong\u003eK-Ribbon Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognised as a premium cultural product of Korea. Optional Bojagi wrapping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese cups lend themselves to ceremony: the first sip of the evening carried by their weight, a ritual elevated beyond the ordinary. Laid on a ceremonial tray for tea or a pour of spirits, the vessels become the gesture itself. Arriving in traditional Bojagi silk cloth wrapping, they carry a layer of cultural intention that no tissue paper can replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash only; avoid dishwashers, microwaves, and direct heat to preserve the lacquer finish. \u003cem\u003eCrafted by Ottmidam x Anseong Machum Yugi Workshop. Handcrafted in South Korea, in the tradition of Korea's last Yugi masters.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PEUM","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":42643136708656,"sku":null,"price":388.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bojagi Gilft Wrapping ( +$33.90)","offer_id":42643136741424,"sku":null,"price":421.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0150\/7632\/files\/slide_001_3be40796-3101-403c-a436-44b80fa97f04.png?v=1765540824"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0150\/7632\/collections\/5_3dd0f4ca-1dff-42c5-8cee-d7a5a8cb9ce0.png?v=1779452594","url":"https:\/\/peum.com.au\/collections\/artisan-cutlery-sets.oembed","provider":"PEUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}