Koohasanbang[1] (Korean: 구하산방; Hanja: 九霞山房), also spelled Guhasanbang,[2] is a historic calligraphy supplies store (필방; 筆房; pilbang) in Seoul, South Korea. It is the reportedly the first dedicated calligraphy supplies store in Korea, having been founded in 1913.[3][2] It has been designated an Oraegage, a store of historic value, by the Seoul Metropolitan Government.[4]
| Industry | Calligraphy supplies |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1913 |
| Headquarters | 11 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea |
| Website | koohasanbang |
The store has been in downtown Seoul for over a century. It moved locations several times within downtown Seoul.[3] The store reportedly supplied brushes to the Korean emperors Gojong and Sunjong.[3][5][4] It also reportedly supplied a number of famous Korean calligraphers and artists over time.[6] The store reportedly produces over 500 varieties of ink brushes, with the tips made of different materials.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "구하산방". koohasanbang.com. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ a b "Guhasanbang". visitseoul.net. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ a b c d 엄, 민용; 윤, 진근 (2017-12-25). "[서울 그집 '오래가게']구하산방…100년 전통 한반도 최초의 필방". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ a b "[Oraegage] How Old Is This Store?". visitseoul.net. 2018-02-23. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Lee, Suh-yoon (2018-03-25). "Hit by high rent, Insa-dong loses its identity". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Avid collector keeps hand in antique world". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-01-26. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
External links
edit- Homepage (in Korean)
- Tourist information (in English)