매듭이 · 매듭을
knot; traditional Korean knotwork
Example
전통 매듭으로 열쇠고리를 만들었어요.
I made a key ring with traditional knotwork.
Word parts
Native word. The traditional craft of decorative cord knotting is protected as a national intangible cultural heritage (매듭장).
Good to know
매듭을 짓다 is 'to tie a knot' and also 'to wrap up (a matter)'; 매듭을 풀다 is 'to untie a knot'. Traditional 매듭 decorates 노리개 (hanbok pendants).
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