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A dojang is a personal traditional stone or wood stamp used to sign your name. They have been used in Korea since the second century B.C. and are still frequently used today. Most Koreans own a personal dojang for use in signing official documents. You can buy my postcards in here or buy me a coffee! Photo by Girl Travel Factor
Dojang - Korean name stamp: In the rich tapestry of Korean cultural traditions, the name stamp holds a special place. Known as dojang (도장) in Korean, these personal name stamps (name seals) are deeply rooted in the country's history and societal structures, and serve as an extension of your identity, much like a fingerprint or a signature in the Western world.
This listing is for a Korean dojang. A dojang (도장) is a personal traditional stone or wood stamp or seal used to sign your name in Hangul (Korean letters). They have been used in Korea since the second century B.C. and are still frequently used today. Most Koreans own a personal dojang for use in signing official documents. But not only Koreans, even foreigners can get their own personalized names on a beautifully designed Korean stamp. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING: 1. Choose from the various available styles: - rat (...1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020…) - ox (…1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021…) - tiger (…1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022…) - rabbit (…1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023...) - dragon (…1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024…) - snake (…1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025…) - horse (…1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026…) - sheep/goat/ram (…1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027…) - monkey (…1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028…) - rooster (…1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029…) - dog (…1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030…) - pig (…1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031…) 2. Enter desired engraving. English or Korean is acceptable. Names entered in English will be NOT be translated to Korean unless specified. Please send message if translation help is required. 3. If you desire to choose additional options (font, gift box, or tassel) see the following listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/725400601/dojang-font-additional-gift-options-for 4. Wait 1.5 to 3 weeks for arrival. It will arrive with a carrying case and ink. 5. Stamp away!
The Korean name stamp, or dojang, can be a legal signature or made for a fun souvenir in Korea. This unique item is from ancient times and Koreans still use them today.
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