Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The hanbok (Korean: 한복; Hanja: 韓服; lit. 'Korean dress') is the traditional clothing of the Korean people. The term hanbok is primarily used by South Koreans; North Koreans refer to the clothes as chosŏn-ot (조선옷, lit. ' Korean clothes '). The clothes are also worn in the Korean diaspora.
Durumagi (Korean: 두루마기; lit. closed all around) is a variety of po, or overcoat, in hanbok, the traditional Korean attire.It is a form of outerwear which is usually worn as the topmost layer of clothing, over a jeogori (jacket) and baji (pants).
A bokgeon is a type of men's traditional headgear made from a black fabric. Chaek: Daesu: Gache: The gache is a large wig worn by Korean women. [citation needed] Gat: A gat (갓) is a type of Korean traditional hat worn by men along with hanbok during the Joseon period. Gulle
The U.S. is the only country outside of South Korea to celebrate Hanbok Day. Three states recognize the day: New Jersey, Arizona and California.
Jeogori or tseogori (Korean: 저고리; Korean pronunciation: [t͡ɕʌ̹ɡo̞ɾi]) is a basic upper garment of the hanbok, a traditional Korean garment, which has been worn by both men and women. [1] Men usually wear the jeogori with a baji or pants while women wear the jeogori with chima, or skirts. It covers the arms and upper part of the ...
Before that point, during the Joseon period (1392-1897), the Korean hanbok was the typical fashion choice. Hanboks consisted of a blouse and loose-fitting pants or skirt. For women, they wore a jeongi (blouse or jacket) and a chima (skirt); and men wore jeongi and baji (pants). Hanboks were everyday wear with lavish versions worn by the elite.
Baji (Korean: 바지 [1]) is a kind of traditional Korean pant that is part of the hanbok. [2] [3] A baji is baggy and loose, so it is tied around the waist. [2] In the past, Korean men wore baji as outer clothing, but for women, it gradually became part of the inner clothing. [2] Today, women wear chima for their outer clothes. [2]
The saekdongot is a type of hanbok, Korean traditional clothing, with colorful stripes by patchworking. It began to be used for hanbok since the Goryeo period (918 – 1392). The name literally means "many colored (saekdong) clothes (ot)" in Korean. Saekdong reminds one of the rainbow, which in turn evokes thoughts of children's pure dreams.