Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Teach Me Something Tuesday: Traditional Korean Clothing - The Hanbok


Traditional Korean clothing has its roots extending back at least as far as the Three Kingdoms Period (57 B.C. - 668 A.D.), as evidenced by wall paintings in tombs dating from this period. The Korean hanbok represents one of the most visable aspects of Korean culture.

The top part called a jeogori is blouse-like with long sleeves with the men's version being longer, stretching down to the waist. Women wear skirts (chima) while men wear baggy pants (paji). Commoners wore white, except during festivals and special occassions such as weddings. Clothes for the upper classes were made of bright colors and indicated the wearer's social status. Various accessories such as foot gear, jewelry, and headdresses or hair pins completed the outfit.

I can't wait to dress little Zoe in her traditional hanbok!



1 comment:

  1. Hi Paula,

    I'm Paul and my wife is Duk-Sun. We are a Korean-American couple who has adopted two lovely girls through DFCS. What a trying time the whole experience had been! But we came through it by God's grace and power. We are also agents who assist Korean international students who wish to attend private Christian schools. We love hosting Korean kids. And in fact, we do that full time! Feel free to check out our blog at http://spillersfamily.blogspot.com. I took the liberty to ask my readers to pray for your family. Please let me know if that is alright. Thank you, and God bless you on your adoption journey.

    Paul

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