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 visible 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 occasions 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.
In these sections, click on the smaller pictures to see the larger version.
Life in Korea extends special thanks to Ms. Young-Ae Seo for allowing
us to photograph her Traditional Hanbok Exhibition (Taegu, March 17~22, 1999) and use pictures from
her portfolio.
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