Category Archives: Clothing

Jeogori Measurements

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When looking to recreate hanbok from extant pieces, one of the first things I like to do is find the extant pieces and look at the measurements. This helps me compare the sizes of the garments to my own body’s size so I know how it would fit and what adjustments I would need to make. Jeogori are typically listed… Read more »

Starting a New Series

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I’m starting a new series of resources for both men and women’s hanbok. The goal will be to break down each piece, follow the history and evolution, and provide a worksheet to help create your own. The first part of the series will be the women’s jeogori because it’s a great piece to use to place an outfit in time… Read more »

16th C Joseon Korea Women’s Danryeong

Finally, after a couple months of work, I can make a post about my danryeong! My internet has been in and out at our house for the past few days so this post has been a little delayed. I found a paper a few years ago on the characteristics of danryeong found in Joseon women’s tombs, uploaded it to SCA… Read more »