What is a female hanbok?

Women’s hanbok is composed of a chima (a wrap-around skirt) and a jeogori (a top or blouse). It is a different silhouette than any other women’s traditional dress out there. The variations in women’s hanbok mainly come from the different types of jeogori that exist.

What does the hanbok symbolize?

The color of hanbok symbolized social position and marital status. Patterns were embroidered on hanbok to represent the wishes of the wearer. Peonies on a wedding dress, represented a wish for honor and wealth. Lotus flowers symbolized a hope for nobility, and bats and pomegranates showed the desire for children.

Can girls wear hanbok?

According to the guideline of the Cultural Heritage Administration, men should wear male Hanbok and women should wear female Hanbok to get free admission. When a woman visitor wears a Jeogori (Korean traditional jacket) and Hanbok pants (similar to a man’s Hanbok pants).

Who can wear a hanbok?

For modern Koreans, hanbok are the formal clothing worn during Korean holidays or on special occasions. Children wear hanbok on their first birthday and adults wear it for their wedding ceremony or major events within the family, including funerals.

How much does a hanbok cost?

Hanbok is usually tailor-made. It means that having Hanbok clothes made is rather expensive. The cost varies according to the textile materials. It costs about 200,000 won to 500,000 won.

What are Korean traditions?

These traditions include the ethical code of conduct in social life and showing respect to the elders and family. Koreans also believe in sincerity and loyalty and follow certain codes of conduct while meeting, eating, praying and even celebrating. At times when many other cultures would shake hands, Koreans bow.

Who can wear hanbok?

the Korean people
Hanbok is the traditional attire of the Korean people. Nowadays, it is only worn on special occasions or anniversaries. It is a formal wear and many Koreans keep a hanbok for such occasions.

Can non Korean wear hanbok?

Wear Hanbok Made by Koreans It’s one thing to wear a hanbok as a non-Korean, but it’s another to buy a hanbok from a designer or company that does not have ties to or roots in Korean culture.