Heukrip, Noblemen's Hat

The black hat is worn by adult men after the Clothing Regulation Reform published during the reign of King Gojong (1864-1907). The hat is a complete set of hat, string, hook, Yeong and ties and it is for the nobility. The decorative string is constructed with 18 bamboo beads and 18 transparent amber beads, and a hexagonal ring in the middle.