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Shopping
DOLSILNAI
FASHION
fully designed, casual
hanbok
(traditional Korean clothing) made from natural fabrics in a
variety of soft natural and pastel colours. Many of the garments for men and women are
discounted and are of a far superior quality than what you'll find in the tourist shops of
Insa-dong.
HYOJAE
TRADITIONAL FABRICS
(
Seongbuk-dong; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat; Line 4 to Hangsung University, Exit 6)
Opposite Gilsang-sa,
this gift shop with a sign in Chinese characters sells pretty
bojagi
(Korean wrapping
cloths), embroidered pillowcases, placemats, clothes and other trinkets; they're pricey, but
good quality.
MONO COLLECTION
creates exquisite fabrics used for fashion and soft furnishings, including gorgeous quilts,
pillows and contemporary spins on
hanbok
. Browse the collection in this tiny shop near the
Fortress Walls and opposite Club Espresso.
TRADITIONAL FABRICS
FILIPINO SUNDAY MARKET
(Daehangno;
9am-6pm Sun; Line 4 to Hyehwa, Exit 1)
Seoul's Filipino community gathers
every Sunday to shop, meet, chat and eat Filipino food. Street stalls sell tropical treats such
as coconut drinks, cassava cakes and fried bananas on a stick, as well as various tinned and
dried goods and international telephone calling cards.
MARKET
