Traditional Korean Women's Costume Poster

In celebration of UAE-Korean Cultural Dialogue, Korean Cultural Center in the UAE and Sookmyung Women's University Museum are opening online exhibition <Traditional Korean Women's Costume>.

Exhibition Period: 1 October - 30 December 2021

Where:  www.K-Museum.com

Introduction

The most essential elements of human life could be food, clothing and shelter. Besides the function of protecting humans against the cold and hot weather, clothes play the roles of distinguishing the social status, expressing the individual taste and showing the etiquette in society. The completion of the costume is to wear ornaments. Women's hair ornaments varied according to the social rank of the wearer, and hair styles constantly changed with fashion. Decorations for clothing also diversified as the clothing customs changed. Looking over these artifacts, one may sense the aspects of women's costume and their beautiful.

*This exhibition provides Korean, English and Arabic language depends on the language setting of your device. 

*This exhibition has been created thanks to a partnership between Sookmyung Women's University Museum and Google Arts & Culture.

*You can access to the exhibition through Google Arts & Culture even after UAE exhibition period.