Youngtong District Weoncheon-dong Produces Shopping Baskets from Discarded Banners

The Weoncheon-dong Saemaul Women's Association in Youngtong District (Chairwoman Ma Myeong-ja) has been conducting a project to make shopping baskets from discarded banners since the 20th, continuing efforts from the first half of the year.

The shopping baskets made from banners are created by collecting illegally installed banners, cutting and sewing them to transform them into neat shopping baskets as part of a village development initiative. The baskets are distributed to residents for use in carrying items purchased at flea markets held as part of the project.

The discarded banners, which were once eyesores and waste on the streets, have been given new life, promoting resource recycling and bringing satisfaction to those who see them. The beautiful design and practicality, which reflect the makers' efforts, also draw admiration from those who use them.

The shopping baskets made from the reborn discarded banners are scheduled to be distributed to residents at the Weoncheon-dong flea market in September.