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Insa Gallery (인사갤러리) 인사갤러리[한국관광품질인증/Korea Quality]

  • 02-6261-2727
#106, 1F Daeil Building, 12, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 인사동길 12 대일빌딩 1층 106호(인사동))

Located at the Jongno-bound entrance of the Insa-dong main street in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Insa Gallery specializes in Korean traditional mother-of-pearl lacquer crafts. Popularly known as “Najeonchilgi” in Korean, the term, which refers to mother-of-pearl lacquer crafts, is shared in Korea, Japan, and China through Chinese characters. Various decorative items are embellished with mother-of-pearls and lacquered in various colors and glazes. Insa Gallery sells all kinds of mother-of-pearl lacquer crafts, including jewelry boxes, picture frames, plates, name card cases, hand mirrors, key chains, and other portable accessories. The products on sale range from traditional motifs to modern designs, such as wine stand. The store also carries specialized Korean tourism products that make for great gifts or collector’s items.
Located on the first floor of Daeil Building, Insa Gallery is part of the shopping mall “Insa Korea,” which houses a number of stores specializing in traditional products. Thus, when locating Insa Gallery, visitors might find the address alone confusing. First, enter the shopping mall and look straight ahead toward the end of the central hallway, and you will find the store filled with glittering mother-of-pearl lacquer products.

Utilization information

・Information : +82-2-6261-2727

・Operating Hours : 10:00 ~ 20:00

・Parking Facilities : Available

・Closed : Open 365 days a year

・Products Offered : Mother-of-pearl lacquer crafts

・Structure Size : O

・Store Information : Store specializing in Korean mother-of-pearl lacquer crafts, located in Insa-dong

・Restrooms : Available

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#106, 1F Daeil Building, 12, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul


Traffic information

  • Subway Line 5 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가)- 406.8m
  • Subway Line 3 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가)- 406.8m
  • Subway Line 1 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가)- 406.8m
  • Subway Line 1 Jonggak (종각)- 423.1m
  • Subway Line 3 Anguk (안국)- 533.7m

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