Hanbok: The Traditional Dress of Korea
Throughout Korea’s history, its fashion has been changing constantly, because Koreans have embraced values from other cultures such as the Chinese and Japanese. Nowadays, the fashion in Korea is a combination of both traditional Korean history and western elements; both elements are displayed similarly in men’s clothes as they are in women’s clothes
The traditional dress in Korea, known as the Hanbok is similar in both genders, but there are quite a few differences that distinguish them. When the traditional dress is laid flat for example, “The parts are basic rectangular shapes, such as the full skirt of the women and the trouser of the men. The prescribed direction and manner of fastening of the parts of the Hanbok are very specific” (Steele, 2005, p.314). The top part, jeogori, is a blouse-like top with long sleeves with the men’s version being a little bit longer because it stretches down to the waist. The bottom part of the Hanbok for Women are long skirts or chima, while men wear a type of baggy pants known as paji. The average people would usually wear white, with the exceptions of special occasions such as weddings or festivals. The clothing for the upper classes was made of bright colors which indicated the wearer’s social status. Also, various accessories such as foot gear, jewelry, and headdresses or hair pins completed the outfit. (“South Korea”, n.d.)
Male’s Clothing
Men’s jeogori are usually longer than the women’s counterparts, reaching down to the waist or even lower. Like the women’s dress, they are usually tied in the front, across the chest. The earliest versions of the bottom part (paji) used to have narrow legs to make agricultural or physical duties easier ...
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