Changed
Styles in Hanbok
Through out many centuries, Hanbok
has been changing slightly. In different period of times, Hanbok
had the different length of the top, size of the sleeves, and fullness
of the skirt. But no extreme changes have been made.
Ancient period
The top was very
long that it covered the butt line and it was made to tie on the lower
bottom of the waist. Both women and men wore loose pants. It
also had a little space on sleeves.
Three
Colonies period (Kogueruh, Baekjae, and Shinla)
The top was very
long top with the line designs. Men wore pants with the belt and
women wore the skirt that had plaits and folds.
Josun
period
Many different
forms of outer garments were popular among men. As forwomen, very
fancy tops were worn. Especially, the top made with silk and the
designs made with gold thread were very popular.
Civilized
days
The men's jackets
and vest were very popular. The length of the women's skirt gotten
a little shorter. Also Hanbok with the same color of the top and
the bottom was very popular, too.
Recent
days
To make people
feel more comfortable, the length of the top is not set and it is depends
on the style the person wants. Skirt has the same format as usual
but it's not too long or too short.
back to MAIN
PAGE