02 Song of Gime
The Gime, a sacred ritual object crafted by delicately folding and cutting white paper,
represents Jeju’s traditional paper art.
Each intricate pattern holds heartfelt wishes.
Known as a window connecting gods and humans,
Gime sings the stories of Jeju Island and its divine spirits through its beautifully inscribed designs.
making story.
In Jeju shamanic rituals, Gime, crafted by delicately folding and cutting white paper,
carries heartfelt wishes through its intricate patterns.
The largest Gime, Daetonggi, is part of the grand flag Keun-dae,
which serves as a pathway for gods.
Keun-dae features green bamboo leaves at the top and layers of symbolic decorations like Daetonggi,
Deungjigeori, and Durumagi, symbolizing the connection between gods and humans.
Gime marks sacred spaces, creating an extraordinary time and place beyond the ordinary.
Explore Gime’s presence in Miyeojibaengdui, and feel its sacred essence.