Black and white, dragon and clouds — a folk painting worn across the body.
The 비룡승운도 (Flying Dragon Through the Clouds) is one of Korean folk painting's most enduring motifs — a symbol of rising above adversity, of forward movement, of power earned through perseverance. Rendered in full-print on vegan leather and finished by hand in Korea, this compact crossbody carries that symbolism into everyday form. The scale is deliberate — minimalist carry with maximum cultural intent. An object that asks to be noticed without announcing itself.
Worn crossbody over a plain white shirt, the contrast does all the work. As a travel companion it holds a passport, phone, and cards with nothing more needed. Paired with neutral tones, the print takes its rightful place at the centre of the look. Includes a guardian tassel charm. A bag for someone who carries meaning with them wherever they go.
Handmade in limited quantities in Korea.
Colorful Korea
Behind the vivid hues of 오색찬란코리아 (Colorful Korea) is artist Jieun Kom (김지은) — a designer turned traditional painter who has dedicated over a decade to bringing Korean folk art back into daily life.
What began as admiration for the beauty of old paintings has grown into a studio where 민화 (Korean folk painting) is lovingly reinterpreted for the modern world.
오색찬란코리아 doesn’t just create art to hang on walls — it proposes a lifestyle.
One where beauty is not reserved for galleries, but woven into our homes and routines.
Each design is imbued with a wish for happiness, and a touch of old-world charm made hip and heartfelt.
