Norigae (hangul: 노리개) is a typical, traditional Korean accessory that is hung from a woman’s j
Norigae (hangul: 노리개) is a typical, traditional Korean accessory that is hung from a woman’s jeogori goreum (coat strings) or hanbok chima (skirt). A norigae can be divided into 4 parts: the ddidon (hangul : 띠돈; hanja: 帶金), a hook–either a separate accessory or additional knots–to attach the norigae/s to the hanbokthe paemul (hangul : 패물), the main ornament of the norigae the maedeup (hangul : 매듭), the knot/s of the norigaethe sul (hangul : 술), the tasselsThe norigae’s function is both a good-luck charm hoped to bring something such as eternal youth, wealth or many sons (depending on its shape), as well as a fashion accessory. Usually, the norigae from the parents’ or in-laws’ home was passed down to descendants. -- source link
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