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Hwal-ot, Women's Matrimonial Robe(front view)

Unknown1900s

 Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University
South Korea

The Hwal-ot for noble women is made of embroidered red satin and lined with yeongcho(blue tabby silk with motif). The length is short in the front and long in the rear. The sleeve is decorated with indigo blue, yellow and red stripes in satin damask, and an expanded white satin piece(hansam). The auspicious phoenix. and peony motif are embroidered from the rear part of hansam to the upper part of the sleeve. Waves, rocks, lotus pip, lotus pair of snowy herons and peony symbolizing wealthy are embroidered on the lower part of the robe, as well as the Chinese characters mean 'the unity of two families' 'the source of great fortune' on the shoulder.

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  • Title: Hwal-ot, Women's Matrimonial Robe(front view)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1900s
  • Physical Dimensions: w172 x h108 cm
  • Type: Costume
  • Rights: Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University
  • Medium: Fabric
 Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

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