Why Students in Korea Carry What Looks Like Giant Burritos: The Art Tube Explained
Creatrip Team
10 months ago
Art students in Korea are often spotted carrying large, bazooka-like objects known as art tubes or 화구통 (hwa-gu-tong). These plastic tubes are essential for transporting art supplies like paper and brushes without damage. Various academic fields, including architecture, also utilize these functional yet bulky tubes. Alongside art tubes, art students carry art boxes and art bags - crucial for their work despite adding to the weight they have to carry. Unlike students who travel light with a single tablet, art students often face the challenge of managing heavy and multiple tools that define their distinctive style.
