About the Founder Judy Kim

Judy Kim

Contemporary Bojagi Artist & Designer

The Heart and Hands Behind the Stitch

Judy Kim is a Korean-American artist and designer dedicated to heritage, sustainability, and contemporary living. Born in Korea and raised in the U.S. within a family of chefs and makers, she was introduced to textiles at an early age. She learned to sew from her grandfather—a master tailor who made uniforms during the Korean War—instilling in her a lifelong appreciation for purposeful craft.

After two decades in the New York fashion industry, Judy moved to San Francisco and founded BOJAGI in 2023 to honor her roots and address textile waste. Through bojagi (traditional Korean wrapping cloths), she bridges ancestral craftsmanship with a new generation. Her work has been featured in The Korea Times and commissioned by the Mayor of San Francisco to create bespoke bojagi wraps as official diplomatic gifts for key cultural leaders during his inaugural trip to Seoul.

Preserving Heritage Through Modern Craft

Judy sees craft as a vital act of storytelling. Beyond creating functional textile art and home décor, she leads workshops that teach bojagi and build community. Judy believes that as our world becomes increasingly digital, our connection to heritage and craft is what keeps us human. By combining traditional techniques with zero-waste design, she reimagines Korean heritage for a more connected, conscious world—inviting us to slow down, honor the past, and make choices for a better planet.