Yeongcheon Moktak(YCMOKTAK) is a craft brand rooted in the hands of a master artisan
who has continued the tradition of moktak making across three generations.
The brand carries on the legacy of crafting moktak, originally used as ritual instruments
in Korean Buddhist practice.
Focusing on traditional woods such as apricot wood and adhering to meticulous handcraft processes,
Yeongcheon Moktak brings together sound resonance, form, and storytelling in each piece.
The artist moves beyond technical mastery alone, reinterpreting the moktak
as a tool for inner calm—accessible to anyone beyond religious boundaries.
Through craftsmanship, content, and experiential practices,
Yeongcheon Moktak and artisan Ahn Jin-Seok aim to connect the living value of tradition
with the rhythm of contemporary life.
Wood & Lacquerware
Craft
This moktak is a traditional instrument used in Korean Buddhist practice.
By highlighting the firm yet clear resonance unique to apricot wood,
the work extends its meaning beyond religious ritual into a meditative tool
for cultivating inner calm in everyday life.
The piece is crafted with careful attention to both the tactile sensation
when held in the hand and the lingering resonance of its sound.
Production Year: 2025
Production Technique: woodturning and manual shaping, Ottchil lacquer
This moktak is a traditional instrument used in Korean Buddhist practice.
By highlighting the firm yet clear resonance unique to apricot wood, the work extends its meaning beyond religious ritual into a meditative tool for cultivating inner calm in everyday life.
The piece is crafted with careful attention to both the tactile sensation when held in the hand and the lingering resonance of its sound.
Production Year: 2025
Production Technique: Woodturning and manual shaping, Ottchil lacquer
This moktak is a traditional instrument used in Korean Buddhist practice.
By highlighting the firm yet clear resonance unique to apricot wood, the work extends its meaning beyond religious ritual into a meditative tool for cultivating inner calm in everyday life.
The piece is crafted with careful attention to both the tactile sensation when held in the hand and the lingering resonance of its sound.
Production Year: 2025
Production Technique: Woodturning and manual shaping, Ottchil lacquer
