Korean Culture Glossary

Korean Culture Glossary 🌙✨

At Dalbit Studio, everything you find has a little story behind it—usually something from my mom’s and grandma’s wisdom, or a lovely memory from growing up in Korea. Here’s a quick guide to some Korean words and traditions we often talk about. I hope they help you feel even closer to the heart behind your gifts!

Crafts & Traditions

  • 보자기 (Bojagi) – Beautiful Korean wrapping cloth we use for our gifts. It’s more than pretty fabric—wrapping something in bojagi means giving your blessing and care to the recipient. My grandma always wrapped special gifts in bojagi; we’re keeping that warmth alive.


  • 조각보 (Jogakbo) – A special type of bojagi made by stitching small squares of fabric together. It's like patchwork quilting, symbolizing harmony and resourcefulness. My mom learned this from grandma, and we love continuing the tradition.


  • 규방공예 (Gyubang Gongye) – Literally “women’s room crafts,” these are the traditional Korean arts practiced at home by women, like embroidery, sewing, and knotting. My mom spent years mastering these crafts and is the true inspiration behind Dalbit Studio’s creativity.


  • 동양자수 (Dongyang Jasu) – Traditional Korean embroidery that my mom specializes in. It often includes flowers, birds, or clouds carefully embroidered onto silk or cotton. You'll spot my mom’s embroidered pieces in our photos, made with lots of patience and love.


  • 노리개 (Norigae) – Decorative tassels traditionally worn with hanbok (the Korean traditional outfit). Norigae bring luck and joy, and I love designing pieces inspired by their elegance and charm.

Symbols We Love

  • 옥 (Ok) – Jade – Jade is special to Koreans because it symbolizes good luck and protection. I remember my grandma saying jade keeps bad luck away. We often use jade or jade-colored pieces to bring you a bit of this lucky charm.


  • 진주 (Jinju) – Pearl – Pearls represent purity and good fortune. My mom told me they’re like little moonlight drops; that's why we especially love them at Dalbit (moonlight!) Studio. They’re timeless, classic, and full of positive energy.


  • 무궁화 (Mugunghwa) – Hibiscus (Rose of Sharon) – Korea’s national flower symbolizing resilience and eternal beauty. Mugunghwa reminds me of home and childhood—it blooms through challenges, which is really meaningful to us as immigrants.


  • 모란 (Moran) – Peony – My mom’s favorite flower! In Korea, peonies symbolize wealth, honor, and happiness, especially in marriage. We often include peonies in our designs as wishes of joy and prosperity.


  • 연꽃 (Yeon-kkot) – Lotus Flower – Lotuses grow beautifully from muddy waters, symbolizing hope, purity, and strength through difficult times. To me, they’re a perfect symbol for our own journey and for anyone overcoming tough moments.

Heartfelt Korean Values

  • 정 (Jeong) – A uniquely Korean feeling of deep warmth, affection, and emotional connection towards others. It’s that special bond and caring we put into every Dalbit gift.


  • 정성 (Jeongseong) – Putting sincere effort and heart into something. At Dalbit Studio, 정성 means everything we create and package is done with genuine care and love—truly from our heart to yours.

Fun Cultural Bits

  • 띠 (Ddi) – Korean Zodiac Animal – Koreans use zodiac animals based on your birth year (like Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, etc.). My mom always tells me zodiac personalities and stories—it’s a fun way to connect people and make gifting personal.


  • 오방색 (Obangsaek) – Five Korean Colors – Traditionally white, black, blue (green), red, and yellow. They represent balance and harmony in life. You might notice these colors subtly appearing throughout our packaging and designs—adding just a touch of traditional meaning.

Thanks for exploring these terms with us! Each gift from Dalbit Studio carries a bit of our heart, culture, and family traditions. If you ever wonder about another word or story, just send us a message—We'd be happy to share more!