Kim Giho
Holder of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage: Gold Leaf Imprinting
Creating gold leaf is a process that reflects the heart and spirit of its maker.
With a sincere wish for the hopes of those who use it to be realized, I see gold leaf as a true embodiment of dreams.
May the beauty and hope in every piece encourage all who experience it to shine brightly.
Traditional Gold Leaf Craft Workshop, KUMBAKYEON
5th Generation Artisan, National Intangible Cultural Heritage Holder for Gold Leaf Craftsmanship
1997 – Present Director, KUMBAKYEON, Traditional Gilding Craft Workshop
2025. Group Exhibition, The Beauty of Korean Hospitality, The Old Korean Legation in Washington, D.C.
2025. Demonstration Lecture, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York
2025. Group Demonstration,Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
2020 – 2022. President, Bukchon Traditional Craft Workshop Association
2021. The first exhibition to celebrate the opening of the Incheon International Airport Museum
2019. Joint exhibition in Milan [KCDF] Reproduction of "Igu Gold Leaf Patterns" and Princess Deokhye’s Dangui at the National Intangible Heritage Center
2018. Designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage No.119 [Geumbakjang]
2016 – 2018. Practical Training Instructor at the National Intangible Heritage Center
2017. Special selected for The 42th Korean Annual Traditional Handcraft Art Exhibition [Robe box]
2015. Special selected for The 40th Korean Annual Traditional Handcraft Art Exhibition [Goryeo's pattern]
2014 Special selected for The 39th Korean Annual Traditional Handcraft Art Exhibition [Special wedding veil] Instructor, Department of Traditional Fine Arts and Crafts, Korea National University of Cultural Heritage
2014 – 2018. Director and Selection Committee Member, Government Procurement Product Association
2012. Entry, 37th Korean Annual Traditional Handcraft Art Exhibition – Astronomical Map, Participation in The Craftsmen of Bukchon Exhibition, Hanok Gallery
2011. Reproduction of King Taejo’s Royal Portrait Frame and Decoration, Jangseogak, The Academy of Korean Studies
2010. Reproduction of the "Green Wonsam of Queen Uichin" Gyeongwoon Museum
Reproduction of the "No-ui of Princess Cheongyeon" National Museum of Korea
Entry, 35th Korean Annual Traditional Handcraft Art Exhibition – Wonsam
2009 – 2018. Certified Trainee of National Intangible Cultural Heritage No.119
[Gold Leaf Craftsmanship], Cultural Heritage Administration
2009. Mounting of "Phoenix and Peacock" Paintings, Philadelphia Museum of Art
Restoration of 17th-century "Idanha's Dangi"
2008. Repair of "Got Jeogori" Ewha Womans University Museum
2007. Restored Queen Yeongchin’s Hapi, National Palace Museum of Korea
