Korean Dictionary
How to say "Textile design" in Korean
“Textile design” in Korean is 직물 디자인 (pronounced "Jigmul dijain").
직물 디자인
Jigmul dijain
Usage & Context
The design of fabrics and patterns. Important field in Korean fashion and interior design industries.
Example Sentence
직물 디자인은 패션의 중요한 부분입니다.
Textile design is an important part of fashion.
How to use 직물 디자인 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Textile design” is 직물 디자인, romanized as Jigmul dijain.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 직물 디자인.
Pronunciation Guide
For '직물' (Jigmul), 'Jik' sounds like 'jik' in 'jiggle' (ending with a hard 'k'), and 'mul' sounds like 'mool' in 'pool.' For '디자인' (dijain), 'di' is like 'dee' in 'deep,' 'ja' is like 'ja' in 'jar,' and 'in' is like 'in' in 'pin.' Stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a career path in design.
그녀는 직물 디자인을 전공해서 패션 회사에 취직했어요.
She majored in textile design and got a job at a fashion company.
Complimenting a piece of clothing.
이 블라우스의 직물 디자인이 정말 독특하고 예쁘네요.
The textile design of this blouse is really unique and pretty.
Discussing cultural influence in design.
한국 전통 문양을 활용한 직물 디자인이 세계적으로 주목받고 있어요.
Textile designs utilizing traditional Korean patterns are gaining global attention.
Cultural Context
Textile design is crucial in Korea's vibrant fashion industry and traditional crafts. Hanbok (한복), traditional Korean clothing, features intricate textile designs, often with symbolic patterns. Modern Korean designers frequently incorporate traditional motifs into contemporary textile designs, bridging the past and present. You'll see this blend in K-fashion and even in interior design.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
직물 디자인 전공
Textile design major
직물 디자인 스튜디오
Textile design studio
직물 디자인 트렌드
Textile design trend
Related Expressions
패션 디자인
Paesyeon dijain
Fashion design
원단
Wondan
Fabric, textile material
문양
Munyang
Pattern, motif
염색
Yeomsaek
Dyeing
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