Design Your Own Norigae
A norigae is the knotted, tasseled charm worn with hanbok — and every part of it carries a wish. Pick an ornament, a knot, and a silk color to see what your combination traditionally means, then save it as an image.
1 · Ornament (주체)
Means: longevity and purity
2 · Knot (매듭)
Means: nobility and long life
3 · Silk color (술)
Red: traditionally wards off misfortune
Want the real thing? Norigae-making classes in Seoul teach the actual knots for about the price of lunch — read our guide to making a norigae in Seoul, including what the motifs mean and where to book.