In collaboration with Young Huh

Minhwa - When Tigers Used to Smoke

$3,810.00

  • Inspired by a detail from the design created for Young Huh’s home, When Tigers Used to Smoke transforms a playful vignette into a standalone decorative artwork. A hand-painted smoking tiger and rabbit are framed by a printed border inspired by traditional Korean design. The title references the Korean folktale refrain “When Tigers Used to Smoke” — a whimsical equivalent to “Once upon a time” — evoking a world in which animals serve as enduring protagonists of folktales both humorous and profound. 

    Framed in stained, oiled and waxed Oak. 

  • Reference: AW-YH01-01
    Substrate: Silk
    Technique: Printed and Hand-finished
    Tailored Service: No
  • Frame Material: Oak
    Finish: Stained, oiled and waxed
    Glass: No
    Mount: No
    Visible Area: 41 (w) x 61 (h) cm
    Frame Dimensions: 46 (w) x 66 (h) cm
  • Lead times may vary based on the product.

    Artworks: These are stocked but often framed to order, with dispatch typically occurring within 1-2 weeks. Each piece is handmade and crafted in small batches to ensure quality.

    Cushions and Throws: These are stocked products and typically dispatched within 1-2 days.

    If you order multiple accessories, they will be shipped together once all items are ready. Quality craftsmanship is worth the wait!

    Pre-order items are available for purchase now, but delivery will occur at a later date.

  • Fromental have collaborated with New York interior designer Young Huh to create Soru, a contemporary interpretation of Korean Minhwa. Originally created as an elaborate bespoke commission for Young's home, Soru distills complex narrative into essential composition. Slender stalks, pine trees, mushrooms, and drifting clouds traverse a luminous peach-pink ombré sky, punctuated by a radiant sun and moon—symbols of balance and renewal.

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