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Traditional patterns of Korea

Hey there, kiddo! Do you know what patterns are? They are designs that repeat themselves over and over again. They can be found in clothes, blankets, and even on walls!

Now, let's talk about traditional patterns from Korea! Korea is a country in Asia and it has a long history and culture. People there have been making special patterns for their clothes and decorations for a very long time.

One of the most famous traditional patterns in Korea is called "Gwae." This pattern has a lot of little squares that are all different colors. It looks like a quilt! People in Korea use this pattern in many different ways, such as on their clothes or as decoration on their walls.

Another beautiful pattern is called "Banchado." This one is very special because it shows many different things happening all at once! It has pictures of people, animals, flowers, and buildings. It is like a whole little world in one picture!

The "Bojagi" pattern is used on a special cloth that is used to wrap gifts. This pattern has squares that are all different colors, just like the Gwae pattern. But, the Bojagi pattern also has lines that go all different ways to make different shapes. It looks really pretty when it is wrapped around a present!

These traditional patterns are very important to Korean culture because they show the history and traditions of the people who made them. People in Korea still use these patterns today! They want to keep their history and culture alive for many more years to come!