Dongguri

The timeless beauty of wancho weaving shines most brilliantly in the heritage pieces known as pebaek dongguri. Traditionally, these baskets carried ibaji foods—lavish wedding offerings lovingly prepared by the bride and delivered to the groom before or after the ceremony. After the wedding, they were used to store clothing and other household items and passed down from generation to generation as a treasured family heirloom.

Dongguri weaving requires far more time and skill than other wancho techniques. Only a few artisans still possess craftsmanship to create pebaek dongguri, making them incredibly rare today. This rarity makes each piece even more precious—their value grows greater with time.

Here at Apis Cerena, we bring this beautiful tradition into modern life. Preserving the graceful lines and meticulous weave of the classic dongguri, we have reinterpreted the traditional scale, expanding it into a variety of sizes that are perfectly suited to myriad modern household uses. This basket carries not just what you place inside, but centuries of prestigious artistic heritage, completing your space.