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Make Your Next Trip to Korea Special: 5 of the Best DIY Souvenir Shops to Visit

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Posted by ean1994 Monday, March 27, 2023

South Korea is brimming with unique, artisanal do-it-yourself shops that offer opportunities for creativity and personalized gifting. These handmade treasures make perfect presents for friends and family, showcasing thoughtfulness and a touch of international flair. To help you find the ideal spot for crafting memorable souvenirs, we've curated a list of the top five DIY shops you should visit during your trip to South Korea. Get ready to unleash your artistic side!

1. Korean Lettering Jewelry: If you head over to Eulji-ro in Seoul, there's actually a shop where you can create your own jewelry with Korean letters! They even have two-hour classes you can take to see how to shape and create your special jewelry piece!

2. Dreamcatcher Resin Art: Now, if you're looking for something super unique to take back home with you, then go ahead and visit Solmea Workshop, where you get to create your own unicorn suncatcher complete with resin and beads!

3. Neon Signs: This one might be a tad difficult to take with you, but it's all about the experience, right? Located near Gangnam and Hongik University, you can create your own designs and see them come to life by learning how to bend and fix neon wires!

4. Name Stamp: Maybe you've been able to spot it here and there within K-dramas, but often times when an official document is to be signed, many Koreans actually use a stamp with their own name engraved within it!

5. Traditional Korean Accessories: Take a piece of South Korea home by making your own traditional knot ornaments! It'd make for such a unique gift that you cannot surpass!

Visit these places to get a meaningful souvenir to take home with you!

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