Youngmin Lee

Youngmin Lee is a textile artist specializing in the traditional Korean art of bojagi. She holds a degree in Clothing and Textile and an MFA in Fashion Design from South Korea. Since moving to California in 1996, Youngmin has been dedicated to preserving and innovating within the bojagi tradition, which emphasizes recycling and upcycling by using fabric remnants. In addition to her studio work, she created the educational DVD Bojagi: The Art of Wrapping Cloths in 2013 to reach a broader audience. Her new book, Bojagi: The Art of Korean Textiles with Techniques and Projects, will be released in September 2024. Youngmin also founded the Korean Textile Tour in 2017, aiming to introduce Korean traditional textile art and culture to a wider audience. Through her work, she continues to inspire and educate, ensuring the bojagi tradition thrives.