Textiles and Dress

Durumagi

Durumagi (Korean: 두루마기; lit. 'closed all around') is a variety of po, or overcoat, in hanbok, the traditional Korean attire. It is a form of outerwear that is usually worn as the topmost layer of clothing over a jeogori (jacket) and baji (pants). It also goes by the names jumagui (주막의; 周莫衣), juchaui (주차의; 周遮衣), or juui (주의; 周衣), The name Durumagi is derived from the fact that it is 'closed all around,' distinguishing it from other types of po which typically have slits. Originating from the Hobok(호복, attire of the northern nomads), the Durumagi has been worn from the Three Kingdoms period to the present day. Once a narrow-sleeved everyday garment, it was elevated to ceremonial status during the reign of King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty. For the first time in history, it became a formal outfit worn equally by everyone, regardless of gender, age, or social status.

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• ▸Bede Griffiths
• ▸HMAS Australia (1911)
• ▸Champion (sportswear)

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