An epic story of love, war, and redemption set against the backdrop of the Korean independence movement, following the intertwined fates of a young girl sold to a courtesan school and the penniless son of a hunter.

In 1917, deep in the snowy mountains of occupied Korea, an impoverished local hunter on the brink of starvation saves a young Japanese officer from an attacking tiger. In an instant, their fates are connected—and from this encounter unfolds a saga that spans half a century.

In the aftermath, a young girl named Jade is sold by her family to Miss Silver’s courtesan school, an act of desperation that will cement her place in the lowest social status. When she befriends an orphan boy named JungHo, who scrapes together a living begging on the streets of Seoul, they form a deep friendship. As they come of age, JungHo is swept up in the revolutionary fight for independence, and Jade becomes a sought-after performer with a new romantic prospect of noble birth. Soon Jade must decide whether she will risk everything for the one who would do the same for her.

From the perfumed chambers of a courtesan school in Pyongyang to the glamorous cafes of a modernizing Seoul and the boreal forests of Manchuria, where battles rage, Juhea Kim’s unforgettable characters forge their own destinies as they wager their nation’s. Immersive and elegant, Beasts of a Little Land unveils a world where friends become enemies, enemies become saviors, heroes are persecuted, and beasts take many shapes.

Paperback
416 pages

December 2, 2023

Morf Fidget Toy

Embark on a sensory journey with Morf, an extraordinary ellipsoid masterpiece designed for silent contemplation and tactile delight, ensuring a harmonious experience within the halls of creativity. Morf is a sculptural marvel that stretches, collapses, and accordion-folds in a mesmerizing dance of form and function. With each subtle bend, flex, and extension, it transcends the ordinary, inviting you to explore the boundaries of tactile expression.

Indulge your senses and elevate your appreciation for art with Morf, a symbol of tactile artistry.

Artist, Jiyoon Hong is a multi-disciplined artist and has been exhibited throughout the globe. Her Hollyhock scarf is inspired by her painting on view now at SDMA in the Korea in Color exhibition. The bright neon red, green and blue colors representing hollyhocks, leaves and the sky adorn this silk scarf. The Museum Store is proud to be the exclusive U.S. outlet for Ms. Hong’s scarf.

Featured in the Korea in Color exhibition, Hong Ji-yoon graduating from the department of Oriental Painting at Hong-Ik University and earned her master’s degree and a doctorate from Hong-Ik University in South Korea.

70 x 23 ¼ inches

December 1, 2023

Ring Multi-Color Wool Scarf

Beautiful colors interlocked together with a ring design. Bring some color to your world! Each scarf is made in Nepal using fair trade and socially responsible practices. The Nepalese artisans create these quality handmade fashion accessories while promoting environmentally sustainable applications. They use nuno felting process creating garments that are lightweight and drape beautifully on the body.

78 x 11 inches

December 1, 2023

Polka Dot Wool Scarf

A polka dot scarf fit for all ages! Multi-colored wool dots on black chiffon with candy wrapper tassels! Each scarf is made in Nepal using fair trade and socially responsible practices. The Nepalese artisans create these quality handmade fashion accessories while promoting environmentally sustainable applications. They use nuno felting process creating garments that are lightweight and drape beautifully on the body.

80 x 10 1/2 inches

December 1, 2023

Connection Daylight Earrings

Jewelry by San Diego jeweler, Sarah Stieber. These earrings are sustainably made in small batches with skin sensitive materials. Colorful and light in weight – only .10 oz! – these earrings will brighten any outfit and would be a great accompaniment when visiting the Korea in Color exhibition!

December 1, 2023

Connection Twilight Earrings

Jewelry by San Diego jeweler, Sarah Stieber. These earrings are sustainably made in small batches with skin sensitive materials. Colorful and light in weight – only .10 oz! – these earrings will brighten any outfit and would be a great accompaniment when visiting the Korea in Color exhibition!

December 1, 2023

Connection Sunset Earrings

Jewelry by San Diego jeweler, Sarah Stieber. These earrings are sustainably made in small batches with skin sensitive materials. Colorful and light in weight – only .10 oz! – these earrings will brighten any outfit and would be a great accompaniment when visiting the Korea in Color exhibition!

December 1, 2023

Rainbow Ribbon Earrings

Express your creativity with the Rainbow Ribbon earrings! These earrings by San Diego jeweler, Sarah Stieber are made of mirrored acrylic and gold filled posts. The ribbons flow out symbolizing the creativity and energy that flows from everyone into the world.

Super comfortable and light weight, each earring weighs 0.35oz