Jangdo choker by hyungi park

Jangdo choker by hyungi park

The necklace is inspired by eunjangdo knives. These were historically worn in Korea by women as utility knives, for self-defense, or to take their own life when there was no other option.

The small ornamental knife was seen as a symbol of fidelity for their husbands.
Hyungi Park reclaims the original symbolism of the knives from fidelity and protection against assault to independence.