This is the Hamchang Myeongju Museum in Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

This is the Hamchang Silk Museum in Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Characteristics of Hamchang Silk Hamchang silk, a natural fiber extracted from silkworm cocoons, is produced in a traditional way, using various types of silk passed down from generation to generation. Since the silk threads are soft and moist, the weft and warp threads are tightly woven together, and the silk fabric produced in Hamchang is born as a more dense and soft luxury Hamchang silk. Hamchang silk, which is incomparable to general silk with loose structures produced in mass quantities, has a firm texture, excellent soft touch, and is easy to sew, making it a representative silk of Korea that reproduces the characteristics of traditional silk. Goryeo Dynasty During the Goryeo Dynasty, many excellent fabrics were produced by inheriting the traditions of Unified Silla and introducing and integrating new production techniques through frequent exchanges with foreign countries. In the Samdobu written by Choi Ja, it is said that the pillars of the Goryeo Gonggyeong's residence were wrapped in silk and the ground was laid with a saddle, giving us a glimpse into the splendid lifestyle of the upper class. During the Goryeo Dynasty, crops were produced in various places in the form of government-run handicrafts, private handicrafts, rural household handicrafts, and temple handicrafts. Government-run factories established Sangui-guk and Hyeongjeong-guk, and under them were placed Geumjang, Rajang, Neungjang, and Gyeonjang, and various high-quality crops were produced to be used as clothing for the royal palace and nobles, and as trade goods with foreign countries. Textile relics from the Goryeo Dynasty are found in shrines inside pagodas or Buddhist statues rather than excavated from tombs, and most are found in Buddhist statues. Judging from the fact that these were offered to the brothers-in-law of the Buddha statues when they were created or re-gilded, they are valuable materials for understanding the culture of Goryeo Dynasty treasures due to their good color and state of preservation. Joseon Dynasty From the beginning of the Joseon Dynasty, the state implemented a policy of promoting silkworm farming. In the 4th year of King Sejo's reign, the Jamseo Commentary was compiled, and subsequent kings including King Seongjong emphasized the policy of promoting silkworm farming and holding funeral ceremonies for the queen as important policies for national industry. During the Joseon Dynasty, the middle class of treasured goods became more specialized, and various types of silk fabrics are recorded in the literature. During the reign of King Yeonsangun, the production of silk fabrics became so active that it was said that people should weave and wear sa, la, nong, and dan in sashimi. During the mid-Joseon Dynasty, as the country's economy was devastated due to the Imjin War and Byeongji War, the government prohibited the production of patterned silk fabrics in order to prohibit extravagance. In the late Joseon Dynasty, the production of patterned silk fabrics decreased, and the production of elegant silk fabrics that suited the Korean sensibility became popular, and each region produced various types of silk fabrics with unique characteristics. #Domestic travel #Travel plans #February travel subsidy event