"Kkulkkeogi" - 꿀꺽이
Front: A white porcelain incense burner defined by a playful and expressive character. Featuring a wide-open mouth design and rounded eyes, the side horns and pupils are finished with a gold glaze, while the upper teeth are accented with 23.5K liquid gold.
Back: The upper section is designed with multiple ventilation holes for incense smoke to diffuse evenly, complemented by a sturdy footed base and the smooth, clean gloss of white porcelain.
■Size : 105×120×145 (h)mm, 545g
■ Material : Ceramic (White Porcelain)
■ Method : Wheel Throwing, Sculpt, Pierced decoration
■ Kiln Temperature : 2282℉, Oxidation Firing, Glaze / 1,472℉, Gold(British 23.5k)
DOGABI Incense Burner includes a holder and lid.
Made by sculpting and wheel throwing, the scent of incense burner spreads subtly through the hollow parts of the lid.
Dogabi looks more mysterious and energetic when a light glows and smoke rises by itself.
Dogabi will bring peace of mind and air refreshment, creating a special atmosphere in a space.
STORY OF DOGABI
DOGABI is an old word for Korean goblin.
In Korea, the goblin has been regarded as the god of abundance and wealth.
They are guardians of people's homes and helping humans. Their figures exist in people's imaginations, and sometimes they are seen as men with magical powers, or they are portrayed as terrifying monsters. You can meet Korean goblin faces imagined by ceramic artist Hyung Jun Kim in our brand.
His one-of-a-kind functional ceramic sculptures will become collectible pieces of art.
The Appearance & Hidden Story of Kkul-kkeoki (Gulp) (꿀꺽이의 생김새와 숨은 이야기)
- Snow-white porcelain body
- English: Unlike dark and eerie spirits, this snow-white ceramic look shows it is a kind Dokkaebi with a heart as pure and bright as the morning sun.
- 한국어: 눈처럼 하얗고 뽀얀 도자기 몸: 어둡고 칙칙한 귀신이 아니라, 아침 햇살처럼 맑고 깨끗한 마음씨를 지닌 착한 도깨비임을 보여줍니다.
- Wide, curious eyes
- English: Bright, wide-open eyes filled with wonder, ready to spot every single sigh and hidden worry tucked away in every corner of the village.
- 한국어: 놀란 듯 동그랗게 뜬 호기심 눈: 마을 구석구석에 숨은 사람들의 한숨과 걱정거리를 하나도 놓치지 않고 찾아내려는 맑은 눈망울입니다.
- A wide-open mouth
- English: Kkul-kkeoki's greatest pride—a gaping mouth capable of gulping down the deepest sorrows and heaviest burdens in a single breath.
- 한국어: 쩍 벌어진 커다란 입: 세상 어떤 깊은 슬픔과 무거운 걱정도 한입에 후루룩 들이마실 수 있는 꿀꺽이만의 자랑거리입니다.
- Glittering golden teeth
- English: Mystical Dokkaebi power that can crunch and shatter even the most stubborn, fierce negative energies in an instant.
- 한국어: 번쩍이는 황금빛 이빨: 아무리 질기고 사나운 나쁜 기운이라도 단숨에 와작와작 씹어 부수는 도깨비의 신통한 힘입니다.
- Three sturdy legs
- English: Strong, energetic legs poised to hop and leap toward wherever the scent of sadness lingers.
- 한국어: 아래를 받치고 선 세 발: 슬픔 냄새가 나는 곳이라면 어디든 껑충껑충 달려가기 위해 잔뜩 힘을 준 튼튼한 발입니다.
Sorrow-Eating Gulp and the White Cloud Burp (시름 먹보 꿀꺽이와 하얀 구름 트림)
- English: Once upon a time, deep in the snow-covered mountains between the rocks, lived a white Dokkaebi named "Gulp," raised only on pure morning dew and moonlight.
- 한국어: 옛날 옛적, 흰 눈이 소복이 쌓인 깊은 산골 바위 틈에 맑은 이슬과 달빛만 먹고 자란 하얀 도깨비 '꿀꺽이'가 살고 있었습니다.
- English: Gulp was very different from ordinary, fierce goblins. His entire body was as pure white as freshly ground rice flour, his nose was round and wide like a fist, and his curious eyes were always wide open. Inside his mouth, shimmering golden teeth glistened as if catching the morning sun.
- 한국어: 꿀꺽이는 여느 험상궂은 도깨비들과는 아주 달랐습니다. 온몸이 갓 빻은 쌀가루처럼 뽀얗고, 코는 주먹처럼 둥글넙적했으며, 눈은 호기심으로 늘 동그랗게 뜨고 다녔습니다. 그리고 입안에는 햇살을 머금은 듯 번쩍이는 황금 이빨이 촘촘히 박혀 있었습니다.
- English: Gulp had a secret habit and special talent: an incredible sense of smell for the "sorrows" knotted inside people's hearts and the "gloomy energy" drifting through the villages.
- 한국어: 꿀꺽이에게는 남모를 버릇과 재주가 하나 있었습니다. 바로 사람들의 가슴속에 맺힌 '시름'과 마을에 떠도는 '궂은 기운' 냄새를 기가 막히게 맡아내는 것이었습니다.
- English: Whenever someone in a village spent a sleepless night drowning in worries, or when an ominous wind of illness swept through, Gulp bounded down on his sturdy legs. Sniffing with his round nose as he wandered around the house, he opened his enormous mouth wide the moment he tracked down the dark, damp scent of sorrow.
- 한국어: 어느 마을에 남모를 걱정으로 밤새 잠 못 드는 사람이 있거나, 흉흉한 병바람이 불어닥치면 꿀꺽이는 튼튼한 발로 껑충껑충 뛰어내려왔습니다. 둥근 코를 킁킁거리며 집안을 맴돌다가, 어둡고 눅눅한 슬픔의 냄새를 찾아내면 커다란 입을 쩍 벌렸습니다.
- English: "Slurp-slurp-slurp!"
- 한국어: "후루루루룩!"
- English: As Gulp inhaled deeply, the heavy sighs and worries filling the room were drawn right into his mouth like noodles. Crunching them down with his sharp golden teeth, he swallowed the bad energy whole.
- 한국어: 꿀꺽이가 숨을 들이쉬면, 방안에 가득 차 있던 무거운 한숨과 시름들이 마치 국수 가락처럼 꿀꺽이 입속으로 빨려 들어갔습니다. 꿀꺽이는 날카로운 황금 이빨로 그 나쁜 기운들을 바삭바삭 소리 내어 씹어 꿀꺽 삼켜 버렸습니다.
- English: Miraculously, the sorrows and worries that entered Gulp's belly softly transformed into warm, clear energies of good fortune. When full-bellied Gulp let out a loud, satisfying "BURP!", fluffy white mist clouds with a sweet, delightful scent billowed out and filled the home.
- 한국어: 신기하게도 꿀꺽이의 배 속으로 들어간 슬픔과 근심은 따뜻하고 맑은 복의 기운으로 스르르 바뀌었습니다. 배가 빵빵해진 꿀꺽이가 만족스러운 얼굴로 "꺼-억!" 하고 시원하게 트림을 터뜨릴 때마다, 달콤하고 좋은 향기가 나는 하얀 안개구름이 몽실몽실 피어올라 집안을 가득 채웠습니다.
- English: When people opened their eyes the next morning, the heavy burdens that troubled them all night had completely vanished, leaving their hearts full of refreshing laughter and vibrant energy.
- 한국어: 사람들이 아침에 눈을 뜨면 밤새 괴롭히던 마음의 짐은 온데간데없이 사라지고, 마음속에 시원한 웃음과 활력만 가득 남았습니다.
- English: That startled, wide-open expression of Gulp's is actually a playful smile he wears when his belly is bursting after swallowing all the world's worries.
- 한국어: 꿀꺽이의 저 놀란 듯 쩍 벌린 표정은, 세상의 온갖 근심을 너무 많이 집어삼켜 배가 터질 듯 부를 때 짓는 장난기 어린 웃음이었습니다.
- English: Hoping that Gulp would swallow every misfortune and hardship in the household, the villagers sculpted this white goblin's face out of clay and placed it in the center of their rooms. Thus, Gulp became each home's most dependable and cheerful white guardian, devouring sorrow and bringing back laughter and good fortune.
- 한국어: 마을 사람들은 집안의 모든 우환과 궂은일을 꿀꺽이가 남김없이 먹어 치워 주기를 바라는 마음으로, 이 하얀 도깨비의 얼굴을 흙으로 빚어 방 한가운데에 놓아두었습니다. 그리하여 꿀꺽이는 집집마다 시름을 삼키고 웃음과 복을 안겨주는 가장 든든하고 유쾌한 하얀 지킴이가 되었습니다.
