Pojagi Curtains (Korean Patchwork)
Pojagi is Korean patchwork that glows like stained glass at a window. Handmade and ready made panels are both easy to find.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
- Search EtsyLive search · etsy.com
- Search AmazonLive search · amazon.com
- Google ShoppingLive search · google.com
- Search eBayLive search · ebay.com
Etsy has the widest choice of handmade pojagi panels. Many makers take custom sizes.
Home decor chains sell pojagi inspired patchwork curtains at lower prices. These are usually machine made cotton or linen.
Professional insight
Textile buyers inspect seams against the light first. Good pojagi looks finished on both faces.
- Look for enclosed seams with no raw edges.
- Ramie and linen give crisper light than cotton.
- Ask for a backlit photo before ordering custom.
- Hand stitched seams cost more and show slight irregularity.
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Materials
| Fabric | Look at the window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ramie (mosi) | Crisp and very translucent | Traditional summer pojagi fiber |
| Linen | Soft glow, slightly textured | Easy to find in pastel and natural shades |
| Silk organza | Sheer with a slight sheen | Delicate, best away from strong sun |
| Cotton voile | Light and even | Usual choice for budget ready made panels |
Pojagi curtain construction
Pojagi joins irregular patches with flat, enclosed seams. Light passing through shows the seam lines as a grid.
- Flat felled seams are common in modern panels.
- Traditional work uses hand stitched enclosed seams.
- Reversible panels have no right or wrong side.
- Lightweight fabric lets in more light and color.
Sizing
- 1Measure the window or rod width.
- 2Add extra width for folds, or match it for a flat panel.
- 3Measure from the rod to where the curtain should end.
- 4Add the hanging allowance the seller lists.
- 5Order custom if standard sizes leave gaps.
Care
- Hand wash in cool water unless the label says otherwise.
- Dry flat to keep the seams straight.
- Press seams on the reverse with a cloth between.
- Rotate panels if strong sun fades one side.
Common questions
- Is pojagi the same as bojagi?
- Yes. Both are romanized spellings of the same Korean word for wrapping cloth.
- Do pojagi curtains give privacy?
- Partly. They blur shapes by day but show silhouettes at night.
- Can I make my own pojagi curtain?
- Yes. Many tutorials use scrap linen and flat felled seams.
- Can pojagi be used beyond windows?
- Yes. Panels also work as room dividers, doorway covers or skylight shades.