『Maedeup: Korean Traditional Decorative Knotting』 was designed to make traditional Korean knots comprehensible and readily available to use for a wider audience. While providing a general overview from the history and various types of knots, tools and production processes to its modern use, we also tried to incorporate as much visual material as possible to enhance the understanding of knots.

Chapter 1

 Maedeup: A Historical Introduction

 Definition of Maedeup 14
 Characteristics of Korean Maedeup 16
 Arts of Korean Maedeup 20
 History of Korean Maedeup 26
 Transmission of Korean Maedeup 44

Chapter 2

 Preparing Maedeup

 Maedeup Materials 48
 Knot-crafting Tools 53

Chapter 3

 Crafting Maedeup

 Dorae Maedeup, Double Connection Knot 64
 Yeonbong Maedeup, Lotus Bud knot, Chinese Button knot 67
 Garakji Maedeup, Finger Ring Knot 70
 Saengjjok Maedeup, Ginger Knot, Clover Leaf Knot 73
 Gukhwa Maedeup, Chrysanthemum Knot 76
 Nalgae Maedeup, Wing Knot, Double Coin Knot 80
 Dongsimgyeol Maedeup, One-In-Heart Knot 83

Chapter 4

 Enjoying Maedeup

 Swaying: Ceremonial Maedeup 88
 Hanging: Indoor Maedeup Ornaments 94
 Draping: Maedeup for Pendants and Headdresses 100
 Hanging: Maedeup for Personal Belongings 108
 Tying: Cords for Sashes and Maedeup for Pouches 114
 Adjusting: Maedeup Buttons 124
 Decorating: Net Ornaments 128
 In the Spotlight: Modern Maedeup 134

Appendix

 Masters 152
 Craft & Design Map 153
 List of Artifacts and Illustrations 154
 Bibliography 158
 Collaborators 159
 Cooperation Organizations 160
 Index 161