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Sochangui, Men's Coat with Side Slits

Unkown1581-1633

 Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University
South Korea

Sochangui is one of the outer jacket for men that was worn instead of Jeogori. It has narrow sleeves and side slits, and smaller and shorter and size and length than Po types. This Sochangui is made of satin damask with plum blossom and butterfly patterns, and lined with silk tabby. It is divided into three part by the side slits. It shows a distinctive form of Sochangui, completed with the neckband and breast ties. The size of armholes is little wider than the end of sleeve and the length of coat and sleeves are almost the same.

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  • Title: Sochangui, Men's Coat with Side Slits
  • Creator: Unkown
  • Date: 1581-1633
  • Physical Dimensions: w220 x h116 cm
  • Type: costume
  • Rights: Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University
 Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

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