Category
Art Merchandise, CraftCountry
KoreaGenre
Living & Home Décor, Wax, Resin & Molded Materials, Objects & Sculptural Craft
PLÁDS GongGan is a home fragrance and lifestyle brand that translates the beauty of Korean heritage through a contemporary lens.
Inspired by traditional Korean forms, crafts, architecture, and cultural symbols, we reinterpret cultural heritage through fragrance and design. Rather than preserving tradition as something of the past, we transform it into objects and experiences that naturally belong in modern spaces. From potteries and royal seals to traditional masks and more, each creation carries a story rooted in Korean culture.
Our work is guided by the quiet values found in Korean aesthetics—balance, warmth, and harmony. Through thoughtful research, material exploration, and handcrafted production, we create timeless objects that invite people around the world to experience Korean beauty in a personal and meaningful way.
Living & Home Décor, Wax, Resin & Molded Materials, Objects & Sculptural Craft
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Art Merchandise, Craft
Inspired by objects that might have occupied a royal chamber during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty over 600 years ago, King’s Soban Candle reinterprets traditional Korean forms for contemporary living. Composed of a soban, maebyeong, jubeong, and royal seal, the piece transforms cultural heritage into a modern home fragrance object. Handcrafted from natural wax, each sculptural form highlights the balance, elegance, and quiet beauty found in Korean aesthetics. Through the harmony of scent, material, and form, the work invites tradition to be experienced as part of everyday life.
Production Year: 2024
Production Technique: mold casting
Inspired by Korea’s iconic Hahoe masks, this candle set reinterprets the timeless expressions of the Bune, Yangban, and Gaksi masks through contemporary home fragrance design. Each piece captures the spirit, character, and emotional depth embodied in traditional Korean mask culture, transforming cultural heritage into an object for everyday living. Handcrafted from natural wax, the sculptural reliefs highlight the distinctive facial features and expressive forms of each mask. Through the harmony of scent, material, and form, the work transforms traditional Korean expressions into a contemporary spatial experience, allowing the spirit of Korean heritage to become part of everyday life.
Production Year: 2026
Production Technique: Hand-Poured
