Jeju Jeong-nang (Wooden Poles), American University
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Title
Jeju Jeong-nang (Wooden Poles), American University
Subject
Art
Description
Jeju Jeong-nang
The residents of Jeju Island did not require gates, but
instead utilized long, horizontally placed wooden poles placed
outside the entrances of their homes. These wooden poles are
called Jeong-nang, and they are supported by two large
vertical stone pillars which rest on either side of the homes
entrance. The stone pillars support up to three horizontal
Jeong-nang, and the number of Jeong-nang hung at the
entrance signified different meanings.
If one Jeong-nang is hung from the door, it means
the residents of the home are away, but in a nearby area. If
two are hung from the door, it means that the residents are
traveling far from home. If three are hum from the door it
means that the residents are traveling out of town and would
not be returning home for a few days.
Hanging Jeong-nang was a way for neighbors to
communicate trust and information to each other, which was
possible on Jeju Island because there are no beggars or thieves.
The residents of Jeju Island did not require gates, but
instead utilized long, horizontally placed wooden poles placed
outside the entrances of their homes. These wooden poles are
called Jeong-nang, and they are supported by two large
vertical stone pillars which rest on either side of the homes
entrance. The stone pillars support up to three horizontal
Jeong-nang, and the number of Jeong-nang hung at the
entrance signified different meanings.
If one Jeong-nang is hung from the door, it means
the residents of the home are away, but in a nearby area. If
two are hung from the door, it means that the residents are
traveling far from home. If three are hum from the door it
means that the residents are traveling out of town and would
not be returning home for a few days.
Hanging Jeong-nang was a way for neighbors to
communicate trust and information to each other, which was
possible on Jeju Island because there are no beggars or thieves.
Creator
Jeju Special Self- Governing Province, Republic of Korea
Source
Latitude: 38° 56’ 7.908” N
Longitude: 77° 5’ 19.78” W
Longitude: 77° 5’ 19.78” W
Date
February 28, 2011
Identifier
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jeju_Jeong-nang_(Wooden_Poles),_American_University.jpg
Files
Collection
Citation
Jeju Special Self- Governing Province, Republic of Korea, “Jeju Jeong-nang (Wooden Poles), American University,” American University Project Plaque, accessed May 14, 2024, https://auprojectplaque.omeka.net/items/show/27.