Hwarot

The hwarot derives from the hongjangsam used in court wedding ceremonies.
Common people were allowed to wear it on thier wedding day, but the hwarot was so expensive that many couples could only offord to borrow the garment. Typically, the hwarot has embroidery over all of its surfaces. It is similar to wonsam but it is different in git and sleeve stiching. Embroidered patterns such as waves, rocks, phoenixes, lotuses, peony blossoms, pomegranates, peaches, among others, often adorn the garment.