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Sim-ui, Confucian Scholar's Robe

Gyeonggi Province Museum

Gyeonggi Province Museum
Yongin-si, South Korea

Wearing Sim-ui, Bok-geon, Daedae, Beoseon, and Shin as the shroud upon excavation. There is a black line on the edge of the robe, and there is a coat string on the ends of both collars. The Sim-ui has two collars facing each other, and when worn, the two collars are crossed over. The skirt of the Sim-ui had a total of 12 pieces connected by a flat felled seam, but the tuck on the connecting seams of the front, back, and side lines were wrapped once more before being stitched. A Bok-geon made of black silk was worn on the head. The large belt worn on the waist has a black line decoration on the edges. The Bok-geon had facing creases on both sides of the crown of the head, and a string was attached 19cm down from the crown of the head, which was flung backwards to be tied below the back of the head.

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  • Title: Sim-ui, Confucian Scholar's Robe
  • Location Created: Joseon 17C
  • Physical Dimensions: 135 cm
  • Type: Confucian Scholar's Robe
  • Rights: Gyeonggi Provinvial Museum
  • Medium: Ramie
Gyeonggi Province Museum

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