Shown above are examples of Korean carved stones/beads. These pieces are used as ornamental pendants on womens’ traditional clothing, with functions of decoration, scent, and contain. Certain symbols have particular meaning, such as the bat for luck/happiness. Left to Right: Knot pendant for monkey-shaped brown jade with small bell tassels, 30 cm Knot pendant for jade incense case (light blue) 46 cm Three knot pendants for bat-shaped ornaments with tassels, 35.5 cm Knot pendant for ornament knife-shaped amber with tassels, 39 cm Stone Cutting Samples Korean Examples Credits