How a Master Craftsman Makes Korean Wooden Balwoo Bowls — Handmade

Jung, Sang Gil, is one of few expert Balwoo bowl makers left in Korea. The wooden bowls, originally used by Buddhist monks, are entirely handcrafted — from chopping the wood, to carving the shapes, to sanding, to staining, and more — and are cut and finished with care to fit perfectly inside one another.

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Producer: Carla Francescutti
Field Producer/Director: Nadia Cho
Camera: Gerald Lee, Tim Han
Editor: Christian Moreno

Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Development Producer: Ian Stroud
Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
Associate Producer: Julia Hess
Audience Development: Terri Ciccone, Frances Dumlao, Avery Dalal
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