Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Let's Learn about Korea: Hanbok

Hanbok litteraly means "Korean clothing". A Hanbok is worn as semi-formal or formal wear during traditional festivals and celebrations.

A traditional Hanbok consists of:
jeogori, a blouse shirt or a jacket
chima, a wrap-around skirt, for women
or baji, baggy pants, for men

Hanboks are typically made out of bright colored silk for children, and somewhat subdued fabric for adults.



You would wear your hanbok to any semi-formal, or formal occasions, including a child's first birthday, weddings, and funerals.

There are all kinds of fun accessories that go with a hanbok, including some fun headgear!



We plan on purchasing a couple hanboks for Bates in Korea for him as he grows up. We also will have him dedicated at our church in his hanbok!

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