cover the body. An example of this is a traditional Korean costume called hanbok.
Modern "hanbok" is similar to the attire of Koreans during the Confucian Joseon dynasty(1392-1910). "Yanbans", i.e. people belonging to the hereditary aristocratic class, formed not on the principle of material wealth, but depending on the degree of learning and social status, wore clothes of bright colors, the winter version of which was made of smooth and patterned silk, and the summer - of high-quality and light matter. However simple people, as by law, so and financially, could afford to clothes only white, pale-pink, light-green, of gray or dark of gray color of from discolored hemp or cotton.
Korean national costume is characterized by roundness and simplicity of lines. The sleeves of the jacket are wide and long, like wings, and the skirt, flared from the chest, falls down with elegant falds to the floor. The breast line is emphasized by an unusual bow, the ends of which hang from the front of the jacket almost to the ankles. The cutout of the jacket, cuffs and hem of the skirt are often decorated with embroidery in the form of colors or geometric patterns. Unusual proportions, cut lines and different colors give the hanbok costume a special sophistication and elegance.
The beauty of the suit "hanbok" is the harmony of colors and clear, simple lines. Most jackets "Chogori" has a clasp on the inside so that they do not open. The jacket is also attached long ribbons which are tied in "odorum". ""Which" is one of the three most important parts of the "hanbok", which estimated the beauty and quality of the costume. Two other important criteria are the rounded line of Pere sleeves and the collar of the Keith jacket. The ends of the "kit" usually clearly overlap, and it is sewn removable white ribbon collar, called "donjon". Uniform pleats of the chima skirt stretch down from the high waist and extend to the bottom, giving the lines of the skirt elegance.
Hanbok is not only beautiful, but also surprisingly practical. Since it is usually sewn from natural fabrics, it can be worn all year round. For example, fabrics made of ramie fibers or hemp pass air well and in the summer in such clothing is not hot, even if it covers most of the body. Winter version of hanbok sew from fabrics that retain heat well.
This suit is very comfortable to wear. His appearance is not due to the vagaries of fashion and practicality. Since horses were the main means of transportation in Korea centuries ago, very comfortable clothes were needed. One magazine says," this costume was distributed because it was necessary to adapt to the cold climate, hunting and nomadic life "("Culture & I"). Korean riders avoided outfits that would restrict freedom of movement. It turns out that those Koreans who love hanbok for his convenience today should thank their ancestors!
Traditionally, hanbok are classified into several types depending on social status, class, kind and age of the person who wears it. Today, hanbok is worn mostly on special occasions and is divided into types depending on its functions. In modern Korea, hanbok is usually worn on weddings, anniversaries, the anniversary of the child and national holidays.
