Korean
Traditional Clothing
Korean
traditional clothing, or hanbok, are special clothing used
for Sundays, special occasions, weddings, etc. They come in hundreds
of different colors, styles and fabrics. They are for both men
and women. 2 generations ago, hanboks were worn all the time.
But now, they are only worn for special occasions. The Lunar New
Year (late January, early February) is a good example of this.
Gat-chogori
A
gat-chogori was slightly bigger than an average chogori, but had
rabbit fur lining the inside for warmth. The outside layer was
made of silk.
A
demo of a natural dying process for hanbok fabric.
Colors
White represents purity, integrity, and chastity; it was the most
common color for common clothes. The upper class and court figures
wore red, yellow, blue, and black clothing in addition to white.
These colors symbolize the five traditional elements in Oriental
cosmology (fire, earth, water, metal, and wood). Dyes were made
from natural materials such as flowers or bark.
Coat Belts
