Weaving of Mosi (fine ramie) in the Hansan region

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2011
URL: www.unesco.org/culture/ich/RL/...
Description: Weaving of Mosi is a process involving harvesting, boiling and bleaching ramie plants, spinning yarn from the fibre, and weaving it on traditional looms. Weaving is transmitted in women-led family operations where mothers transmit techniques and skills to their daughters or daughters-in-law. The region of Hansan, Republic of Korea, boasts fertile land and sea winds that allow ramie plants to thrive. Mosi cloth is used to produce a variety of clothing from dress suits and military uniforms to mourning garments.
Country(ies): Republic of Korea
© 2009 by Cultural Heritage Administration of the Republic of Korea
Duration: 00:09:48 - Support: DVD (0045300003)