| Abstract |
| This study analyzes the differences between Khanbok and Hanfu by examining their historical significance, variations in the fastening direction of the Jeogori, and traditions related to pleated skirts, waist belts, and hats. This study performs a literature review of ancient clothing, incorporates excavation data, and collects data on historical garments, related records, previous research papers, and books on clothing history. Additionally, a survey of museum artifacts is conducted using visual materials. The findings on the origins of Khanbok based on the literature review are as follows. First, Khanbok maintained a left-over-right closure style until the Goguryeo period, a characteristic unique to people who ride horses. Additionally, bronze buttons, which were found exclusively in Korea during this period, were a distinctive feature of Khanbok. Second, the ‘Sin offering’ tradition of wearing white belts among men during the Three Kingdoms period persisted throughout subsequent generations. Historical records show that envoys in Goguryeo and individuals from Japan’s Asuka and Nara periods also wore white belts. Third, Khanbok’s pleated skirts featured a wide and voluminous silhouette. In contrast, garments worn by noble families during the Han and Song Dynasties were slim-fitting and lacked volume. Fourth, Khanbok is characterized by a variety of hats, which seems to have originated from the Dangun tradition of wearing hat with braid hair. In summary, Khanbok embodies a cultural heritage inherited and developed since ancient times, reflecting the aesthetic orientation and social identity of Koreans. |
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| Key Words |
| 한복, 흰 허리대, 주름, 청동 장식단추, 관모, Khanbok, White belt, Pleats, Bronze buttons, Various hats |
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