When you walk around in the alleys at Mangwon-dong, you will see many small shops selling cute items. In this post, we will bring you to two stores in Mangwon-dong where you can check out cute items and bring home some for home decoration.
#1 Amugage
The first shop that we visited is the ahmugae c's 'Amugage'. It is a place where you will be curious about since it has a unique name. This store is opened from 13:00 to 19:00, and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It is recommended to check the information on their Instagram before visiting.
Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmugae_c/
Starting from the entrance, you will see the interior that is unique and colorful which you won't be able to see at anywhere else.
Once you enter the store, there will be many vintage and old items that will remind you of some old memories. It is a place where you can reminisce about childhood memories and just enjoy taking a look at all the cute items.
The phrase written on the wall says, "It is out of fashioned, but it is good". The items may be out of fashioned but they are good items. The designer of this store, Amugae c, created some products by collecting street designs such as old signboards and flyers, where the designer / source is unknown. This store is not just the ordinary retro vintage store, but it is the vintage sense that belongs only to the designer Amugae c.
On one side of the wall, some people will be able to recollect the retro items that brings back their childhood memories.
The best seller here is this key ring, where you can make your own key ring with the word that you want.
If you are exploring the alleys in Mangwon-dong, we recommend you to check out the cute items store. You might be able to find items to recollect childhood memories.
[Information about Amugage]
1. Getting There: At AREX Digital Media City Station, Transfer to Exit 6 ▶ Get off at Mangwon Station Exit 2, walk 9 mins
2. Address: 1F, 20 Huiujeong-ro 10-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
3. Opening Hours: Wed - Sun 13:00 - 19:00 / Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
4. Contact Number: 0507-1470-00296
5. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmugae_c/
#2 Berawa
The second shop that we want to recommend is Berawa, an Indonesian store selling cute items that is just few shops away from Amugage.
This store is filled with green plants and wooden items that give you a warm feeling. It also gives you a feeling of Southeast Asia atmosphere. In fact, they sell handmade products from Indonesia, rattan and wood from Southeast Asia, and also handmade products. Not only are they selling the products placed on the shelves, but the shop is also decorated with the items, such as the pot stand hanging on the wall, the mother-of-pearl mobile and lighting, and the subtle scent of incense make you feel like you are not in Korea.
Nowadays, people are into camping as a hobby. Therefore, the unbreakable and light wooden plates are popular, and you can find different types and size of wooden plates at Berawa.
Since many people can't travel abroad these days due to COVID-19, they like to visit this small space to buy deco items and to enjoy the totally different atmosphere.
At Berawa, people who wants to buy wooden products can check out the items without any worries because they teach you how to keep them. Do check their Instagram for visiting hours before going there.
Please remember to follow COVID-19 preventive guidelines such as wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing, obeying cough etiquette, washing hands frequently, etc when you visit the stores at Mangwon-dong.
[Information about Berawa]
1. Getting There: At AREX Digital Media City Station, Transfer to Exit 6 ▶ Get off at Mangwon Station Exit 2, walk 8 mins
2. Address: 1F, 30 Huiujeong-ro 10-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
3. Opening Hours: Wed - Fri 14:00 - 20:00 / Sat - Sun 13:00 - 20:00 / Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
4. Contact Number: +82-2-6339-0403
5. Website/ Instagram: https://www.berawa.co.kr/index.html , https://www.instagram.com/berawa_seoul/
