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Woman's Wedding Robe (Hwarot)

UnknownKorea, 19th century

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Seoul, South Korea

Hwarot is a bridal robe that was frequently worn for wedding ceremonies during the mid- to late Joseon Dynasty. Princesses wore hwarot for major ceremonies, while commoners were allowed to wear them only on their wedding day. Outside was red, while inside was blue. Embroidery of floral patterns and letters meaning longevity and happiness decorated the whole robe.

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  • Title: Woman's Wedding Robe (Hwarot)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: Korea, 19th century
  • Location Created: Rep. of Korea
  • Physical Dimensions: w161 x h106.5 ㎝
  • Type: Costume
  • Rights: Sookmyung Women's University Museum
Sookmyung Women’s University Museum

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