Traditional Korean Outfits: Korea’s traditional folk costumes and outfits leaves the visitors in awe. With a brilliant display of color, art, and style, the Korean traditional portfolio has left many wide-eyed. Korean traditional outfits are collectively called Hanbok, which included everything from tops, undergarments, overcoats, headgear, shoes, and even hairpins.
Every piece of the Korean culture is embedded with a rich history and a story behind it. Different pieces of Korean clothing represent the status of the wearer or his rank. Even the colors of specific pieces are for special occasions or people. For example, a commoner is not allowed to wear any color except green when wearing a wonsam.

All you need to Know About Traditional Korean Outfits

Scroll below to read all the exciting stories and anecdotes behind the rich history of Korean outfits.

↓ 17 – Hanbok

Hanbok refers to the entire Korean traditional clothing. It is also known as ‘joseonot.’ It includes everything from blouses to headgear, footwear, accessories for different occasions. Other than a few changes in the material, fabric, and colors, the hanbok’s fundamental design has remained almost the same as they were 16 centuries ago. You should also have a look at these Best Botswana Traditional Outfits For Women.

Women’s hanbok has worldwide recognition for being simple and elegant. The cut and drape of the women’s outfit complement the Korean physique a lot. With the jacket, the upper body looks petite, whereas the skirt around the waist makes Korean women look fuller. This gives women balanced proportions and an attractive look.

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↓ 16 – Dopo

Dopo is a sort of robe worn by Korean scholars during the Goryeo and Joseon period. These scholars are known as Seonbi. Seonbi used dopo as an everyday garment. It was also used by government officers. According to some historians, the robe was influenced by Buddhism. Others associate it with a monk’s robe, called qwontu.