The exhibition, Once Upon a Day of Lady Kim with K-craft, runs from September 11 to 23 at Arta Gallery. Framed around the imagined daily life of “Lady Kim,” it showcases the resilience, beauty, and wisdom of Korean women through traditional craft. Visitors will encounter 192 works across 91 categories by master artisans and intangible heritage successors. Highlights include a gold-and-silver inlaid peony wedding chest by a holder of national intangible cultural heritage Ipsajang (Silver or gold inlaying) Hong Jeong-sil, a set of traditional garments by a holder of national intangible cultural heritage Chimseonjang (needlework) Koo Hye-ja, and a comb case by a holder of national intangible cultural heritage Duseokjang(metal craft) Kim Geuk-cheon. The exhibition is arranged into themed spaces reflecting different aspects of women’s lives, including personal adornment, household craftwork, and family traditions, offering audiences a vivid glimpse into how Korean women’s artistry has been woven into daily life for generations.

Hands-on activities will also be offered at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) on September 13 and 14, including knot craft, embroidery pouch making, and a Hanbok experience. These programs are free of charge and open to the public, with participation available on-site without advance reservation.

1. Exhibition

  ○ Title : Once Upon a Day of Lady Kim with K-craft

  ○ Dates : September 11(Thu)-23(Thu), 10:00-18:00

  ○ Location : Arta Gallery, Toronto, Canada

  ○ Ticket Price : Free Admission

  ○ Artwork : 192 works, including traditional Korean crafts by YuSeon-Ok (Holder of Korea National Intangible Cultural Heritage Sedge Weaving) and Seo Shin-Jeong (Holder of Korea National Intangible Cultural Heritage Bamboo Case Weaving) and contemporory artworks.

2. Cultural Experience

  ○ Dates : September 13(Sat)-14(Sun), 10:00-15:00

  ○ Location : Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada

  ○ Fee : Free(Not included admission)

  ○ Contents : Hanbok experience, Hands-on experience (Traditional knot keychain, Korean pearl pouch)