Inspired by ‘jogakbo,’ style & meaning in every angle.
The Collection
The “Patchwork Harmony” collection is a distinctly modern Asian collection inspired by ‘jogakbo,’ a Korean fabric artistry style with humble origins, pioneered by Korean women as a way to repurpose and give new life to leftover fabrics. A way to express dedication and love for family, now its aesthetic and creativity has come to be recognized globally as modern textile art.
The Artist
Lee Eun-ji is designing modern ’bojagi,’ a Korean textile art form that originated as wrapping cloth with everyday utility. Known for her “Harmony” collection, she uses complimenting colors, fabrics, and cuts that convey cultural meaning by drawing upon Korean heritage and generational values.
Neo Combs
This signature patchwork design by Lee Eun-ji is composed of notes of blue complimenting the iconic, stark angular line patterns. ”Neo Combs” is an aesthetically daring and design-forward watch–ready to wear on all occasions from casual to dressed-up.
Its comb-like patterns are inspired by the lines used in ancient Korean pottery, which symbolized sunlight and rain showers as a wish for a bountiful future.
Harmonic Triangles
“Harmonic Triangles” has distinctive triangular patterns with complimenting colors, flanked by natural deep green panels. The dial is matched with a silver case and brown leather strap–creating A refined wearing experience.
Lee Eun-ji’s piece is inspired by the hanbok. The triangles hold special meaning when adorned–said to protect the wearer from calamity. The colors used are inspired by common hanbok colors–with the dominant green representing natural energy and the balance between intuition and emotion.
Temporal Balance
Designed by Lee Eun-ji specifically for Tokihan and built around the watch medium, “Temporal Balance” is pure asymmetrical bliss. The unique dial colors and patterns are held together by a beautiful gray steel case and leather strap that completes this beautiful piece.
Each patch is a different size and shape woven together, representing each Tokihan wearer–who is a unique mix of their identity, origin, and stories. The red patches at the major hour markers frame the design’s unique connection with time–altogether representing our shared experience and hope for unity and harmony in this era.