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Based on the 16th century man’s baeja in the collection of Gyeonggi-do Provincial Museum, this piece was made smaller to fit a woman. The front is long, and the back is short and multi-layered. On the shoulder and under the armholes are knot buttons for fastening. It has a ramie cloth outer shell and silk lining.

Details

  • Title: Woman’s Baeja
  • Creator: Yu Seon Hee
  • Date Created: 2007
  • Location Created: Seoul, Korea
  • Physical Dimensions: W36 cm x L68 cm
  • Provenance: Shown in the exhibition 'Baeja , The Beauty of Korea' at the Korean Cultural Centre, London, United Kingdom
  • Type: Vest
  • Photographer: Lee Jong Keun
  • Rights: Arumjigi Culture Keepers Foundation
  • Medium: Ramie, silk

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