Tongyeong has been known for Najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl crafts) for over four centuries. Naturally, Ottchil Art Museum (“Ottchil” meaning “lacquer”) showcases the best of mother-of-pearl crafts of Tongyeong. Since prehistoric times, Najeonchilgi (along with its precursor, Chaehwachilgi) has formed the essence of traditional crafts. It refers to crafts employing mother-of-pearl. During the Goryeo Period (918-1392), Najeonchilgi blossomed into a national art; it evolved into a folk art during the Joseon Period (1392-1910). The museum displays a mixture of daily use crafts and contemporary lacquer art (including formative art pieces), both employing the finest lacquer extracted from lacquer trees. The displayed items provide visitors with an opportunity to appreciate the elegance of traditional Korean crafts.
information
- Industry Information Regular Exhibition Special Education Center Under Ottchil Art Museum And Craftsmanship Club
- Reservations Tel 82-55-649-5257 Br Website A Href Http Www.ottchil.org Target Blank Title New Window Popup Class Web
- Foreign Language Intepretation Services English Leaflets Available
- Inquiries and information 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-55-649-5257
- Parking availability Available
- Closed days Mondays If Monday Is A National Holiday It Will Close The Next Day Of Seollal Lunar New Year S Day Chuseok Korean Thanksgiving
- Usage fee Individuals Br Adults 3 000 Won Teenagers 2 Senior Citizens 1 500 Children Groups Adults Ages 19-64 13-18 65 And Over 12 Under
- Usage time March-october 10 00-18 00 Br November-february 00-17
- Scale Land Area 3.997 Building 487
location
36, Yongnamhaean-ro, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do