The phrase refers to novelty items, specifically wall hangings, that depict the North Korean leader. These items are often found online, including on third-party marketplaces associated with major retailers. Their availability represents a peculiar intersection of political imagery and consumer culture.
The significance of such items lies in their capacity to both trivialize a figure known for authoritarian rule and to potentially offend or generate controversy depending on the perspective. The presence of these tapestries on mainstream platforms highlights the complexities of content moderation and the challenges faced by online marketplaces in regulating potentially offensive or politically sensitive merchandise.