
Korean Traditional · 1980s · Korean
Production
handmade
Material
silk
Culture
Korean
Influences
traditional Korean hanbok construction
A traditional Korean jeogori jacket constructed in pale green silk with scattered gold floral motifs throughout the fabric. The garment features the characteristic wide, curved sleeves and short body length typical of Korean hanbok construction. A burgundy silk sash belt with decorative elements wraps around the waist and extends into long trailing ties. The jacket displays traditional Korean tailoring with minimal structural seaming, relying on the drape of the silk fabric for its form. White contrast trim edges the collar and front opening, creating a clean geometric line against the soft green base. The overall construction demonstrates traditional Korean garment-making techniques adapted for formal occasions.
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These two pieces reveal how Korean hanbok construction remained remarkably consistent even as the country transformed through colonial rule and modernization. The cream cotton petticoat from the 1920s shows the same generous, pleated volume and tied waist system as the pale green silk jeogori's wrapped closure with its long, dangling ties—both employing that distinctly Korean approach to draping fabric around the body without rigid tailoring.
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