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 »
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 »
Tried my hand at making makgeolli – 막걸리 – Korean rice wine in February. It’s Korea’s oldest wine and is still enjoyed today. I used this recipe from Maangchi since I’ve never made it before and just want to get a feel for the process. Eventually I’d like to try looking into period recipes if I can find them. Got… Read more »
I started a new round collared robe in March at the beginning of the lock down, inspired by THL Ouyang’s round collared robe class she hosted online at the Eastern Gate. I’ve been meaning to make a women’s danryeong (Korean round collared robe) ever since I came across a paper on them a few years ago. It’s been a long-term… Read more »