As in many societies, sewing was a basic skill required of all<BR>women in traditional Korea. A woman's stitch spoke of her<BR>devotion to husband and family and her hopes for the future.<BR>Inside a woman's sewing box--often made of brightly colored<BR>paper--were her most prized possessions: thread, a ruler or<BR>measuring tape, scissors, needles and thimbles. A woman's<BR>devotion to her wifely tasks was demonstrated by the attention<BR>she paid to her sewing tools. Cloth or leather thimbles and needle<BR>cases were often covered with bright embroidery. The sewing<BR>accessories shown here illustrate the importance placed on sewing in the traditional woman's life<BR>and in her wit and skill.
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