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Tiger Whiskers

unknownRepublic of Korea/Joseon Dynasty

National Folk Museum of Korea

National Folk Museum of Korea
Seoul, South Korea

Hosu is a hat decoration affixed on a straw hat or an official red hat, which were worn with a military uniform in the Joseon Dynasty. It consisted of four pieces as a set. At first, barley ears were used as hosu, but as they were weak and easily broken, they were later replaced by tiger whiskers. As tiger whiskers were not easily obtained, however, they were replaced by white animal hairs or thin bamboo strips.

Details

  • Title: Tiger Whiskers
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date Created: Republic of Korea/Joseon Dynasty
  • Location: 한국
  • Physical Dimensions: Length 38
  • Type: Clothing/Official Hat/Hat Decoration/Tiger Whisker Hat Decorations
  • Medium: Skin and hair

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