In 19th and early 20th-century Korea, heavily embroidered robes called hwalots became the standard a
In 19th and early 20th-century Korea, heavily embroidered robes called hwalots became the standard attire for brides, and these expensive robes were shared within extended families. To keep them fresh, new paper liners were added to the collar and cuffs for each user. But a typical hwalot has lots of repairs: a testament to the many, many parties that it has attended.Posted by Joan CumminsBride’s Robe (Hwalot). Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. Cotton, silk, paper, gold thread. Brooklyn Museum Collection, 27.977.4. (Photo: Jonathan Dorado, Brooklyn Museum) -- source link
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