In Korean tradition, a pair of wooden mandarin ducks — wonang (원앙) — is a beloved wedding symbol. Because mandarin ducks are believed to mate for life, the pair represents lifelong love, faithfulness, and harmony between newlyweds.
A wedding custom
Historically presented during the pyebaek ceremony, the ducks are then kept in the couple's home. Folk custom even held that turning them toward or away from each other signaled household harmony.
A meaningful gift today
Hand-carved and hand-painted, a wedding-duck pair makes a distinctive present for weddings, anniversaries, and housewarmings — a piece of Korean heritage carrying a heartfelt message.
Browse our hand-carved Korean wedding ducks and bridal keepsakes.
