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Men’s Ceremonial Robe

unknownRepublic of Korea/Joseon Dynasty

National Folk Museum of Korea

National Folk Museum of Korea
Seoul, South Korea

Official attire for general use refers to the official uniform worn by the king and officials. It is characterized by its round collar and a patch on the chest and the back that marks the wearer’s rank. The king and the crown prince wore a dragon robe and a royal winged cap as the official attire, while officials wore danryeong (official robe with round neckline) and an official hat called samo. The robe’s color, material of the waist band, and the design of the patch varied according to the wearer’s rank. The king’s official robe was red with a circular patch bearing the five-clawed dragon on the chest and the back as well as on both shoulders. The robe of the crown prince was black with four-clawed dragon patches. As for court officials, those from first to senior third rank wore red, those from junior third to sixth rank wore blue, and those from seventh to ninth rank wore green. Officials were classified into military and civil officials and bore different patches on their chest and back according to their rank.

Details

  • Title: Men’s Ceremonial Robe
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date Created: Republic of Korea/Joseon Dynasty
  • Location: 한국
  • Physical Dimensions: Width 68 Length 140.5 Length from collar to sleeve end 122.5
  • Type: Clothing/Clothing/Ritual Clothes/Men’s Shroud
  • Medium: Leno weave/Silk

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