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Sim-ui, Confucian Scolar's Coat

Unkown1699-1782

 Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University
South Korea

This single layered Shimui, made of satin, is the first outfit out of the clothing that the dead wore as a cerements. The skirt of the coat is constructed with twelve panels and this symbolize the 12 months of a year. And the connected structure of the skirt part and the top part symbolized the connection between the sky and the earth. The half width of sleeve is same as the length of the waist-up. Double layered breast ties were sewn in between the bodice and the skirt in the front. The front opening, hem, cuffs and the fabric belt is trimmed with black tapes. The waist is wrapped around with a fabric belt and tied in a knot. Then a braided narrow belt is hooked on the top and hung down parallel. Although the color of a belt is faded, it suggest that many color threads were used to braid the belt.

Details

  • Title: Sim-ui, Confucian Scolar's Coat
  • Creator: Unkown
  • Date: 1699-1782
  • Physical Dimensions: w238 x h145 cm
  • Type: costume
  • Rights: Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University

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