Tile Expert, Manamunno

[Manamunno]
If you are interested in Baekje roof tiles, you’ve come to the right place. My name is Manamunno and I am an expert tile-maker from Baekje.

I understand that so far you’ve met experts specializing in such diverse fields as architecture, medicine and music. However, I think tile-making is the most exceptional skill of all.

Have you ever seen lotus-patterned roof tiles or bricks decorated with goblins, clouds or dragon motifs? The roof tiles and bricks of the most important buildings of Baekje were decorated with delicate, sophisticated patterns. You can imagine the prestige and the superior social status of the tile-makers of Baekje. We even held government positions as tile masters!

In those days, roof tiles and bricks were rare and precious construction materials. These days, anybody can use tiles to build houses, but during the Baekje Period, only palaces and famous temples were tiled. As roof tiles signified luxury and status, their production was strictly regulated by the government. Tile-making experts like me reigned supreme.

The honor and prestige bestowed upon the masters of Baekje fostered the continuing development of technology.