Hanji heritage: Korean tradition meets design and sustainability

Our agenda for the day

9:30 – 11:00
Arrival and Welcome

11:00 – 11:10
Welcome by Andreas-Christoph Hofmann and Diana Kloster

11:10 – 11:40
Hanji heritage presentation by Sun Lee

11:40 – 13:10
Hands-On Workshop (Part 1)

13:10 – 14:00
Korean inspired lunch

14:00 – 14:45
INSTER CMF’s story by Hyundai designers

14:45 – 16:15
Hands-On Workshop (Part 2)

16:15 – 16:20
Closing remarks by Diana Kloster

16:30 – 17:30
Shuttle departure to hotel

from 19:30
AFW dinner

The content of the workshop will be uploaded to this page after the event. Stay tuned!

Master at Work – Crafting Hanji Paper

A seasoned artisan delicately handles traditional tools, focusing on producing high-quality Hanji, Korea’s famous handmade paper, as part of a centuries-old process.

Stirring the Mixture – Preparing the Pulp

The artisan stirs a water and fiber mixture, an essential step in forming the pulp for Hanji, ensuring the paper’s signature texture and durability.

Women Preserving Hanji Traditions

Two women, deeply engaged in the paper-making process, keep the rich cultural heritage of Hanji alive through meticulous craftsmanship, passing down techniques from generation to generation.