page_title: Traditional patterns of Korea
section_title: Letter pattern
hierarchical_section_title: Traditional patterns of Korea / Classification / Letter pattern
caption_attribution_description: English: traditional Korean confectionery Dasik 한국어: 한과의 한 종류인 다식
context_page_description: Korean traditional patterns are featured on Korean cultural assets such as structure, clothes, porcelain, necessities, etc. Korean traditional patterns can be categorized by period or shape. First, Korean traditional patterns can be divided into four periods. Second, patterns can be categorized by shape such as character, nature, letter, geometric, etc. Due to Chinese cultural influences on Korea, both countries share similar legends of origin and meanings of patterns. Buddhism also had a large influence on Korea traditional patterns.
context_section_description: Letter patterns use certain letters as part of the design by placing specific letters in a continuous manner. By placing letters with auspicious meanings on an object, it was believed to bring good luck to the owner. Commonly used letters are: 'Bok(복,福), Hee(희,囍), or Su(수,壽)'.
caption: Letter pattern was carved in Korean patterned savory cake 'dasik'.
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