Reviews
It's in color, so it looks good and is easy to understand.
Maybe I expected too much, but it wasn't quite what I thought... Crucially, there are only a mere 16 diagrams of the jeogori with detailed measurements.
Among the traditional garments we often overlook, the jeogori is traditionally described as beautiful. Observing its evolution through different eras, one is deeply struck by the skillful craftsmanship of the women of the past. It is incomparable to the Japanese kimono or the Southeast Asian ao dai. Being able to see this beautiful jeogori, along with the explanations in this book, reinforces the belief that we must learn about, wear, and understand our traditional attire.
Is there another book about the jeogori as beautiful as this one? The feast of restored jeogori, akin to treasures, is a delight for both the eyes and the heart. As a precious book that will never be found again, it is a must-own. If one were to define what Hanbok is and what the jeogori truly is, I believe this is the very book that would define it. Read it thoroughly, and read it again and again. If you purchase this, you will absolutely not regret it.
Kim Hye-soon: Our beautiful jeogori
Everything about our beautiful Jeogori, which perfectly captures the lives and aesthetic sensibilities of Korean women! The Jeogori embodies our unique sense of beauty and way of life. Transcending the mere meaning of traditional clothing, the Jeogori is the essence and symbol of our art, deeply reflecting the times and culture of Korea. Through this garment, we delve into the lives of Korean women and the aesthetic sensibilities of the Korean people that are subtly embedded within it. Capturing Everything About Our Jeogori: Professor Kim Hye-soon, a world-renowned Hanbok designer and a continuation of the lineage of traditional clothing, has compiled everything about the Korean Jeogori into a single volume. Unearthing countless materials and historical records related to clothing to open up new horizons in the history of Korean attire, this book is the only comprehensive encyclopedia of the Jeogori in Korea, covering everything about our Jeogori that shines with its alluring silhouette, dazzling colors, restrained beauty, and refined yet elegant charm. This book contains illustrations that perfectly reconstruct the 600-year history of the jeogori, including its origins, types, composition, evolution, and diagrams, as well as plates that fully restore the garment's history. From the long jeogori of the spirited Goryeo women and the dignified samhoejang jeogori of women in the inner chambers to the plain cotton jeogori imbued with the joys and sorrows of commoners and the ultra-mini jeogori concealing the aspirations of gisaengs, readers can encounter a diverse range of jeogori that fully capture the lives and loves of Korean women. Capturing the History of the Jeogori: The jeogori, written in Chinese characters as ‘jeokgori (赤古里),’ refers to an upper garment; it signifies a top that is shorter in length compared to the po, which is worn over lower garments such as trousers or skirts. The term ‘jeokgori’ was first used during the reign of King Sejong in the early Joseon Dynasty and appears alongside the word ‘cheoma,’ which refers to a skirt, in the *Seonjeonui* (Ceremonial Rites of Selection) by Queen Wongyeong, the consort of King Taejong.
Korean title: 아름다운 우리 저고리
Korean author: 김혜순
Korean publisher: 알에이치코리아
ISBN-13: 9788925564920
Reviews
It's in color, so it looks good and is easy to understand.
Maybe I expected too much, but it wasn't quite what I thought... Crucially, there are only a mere 16 diagrams of the jeogori with detailed measurements.
Among the traditional garments we often overlook, the jeogori is traditionally described as beautiful. Observing its evolution through different eras, one is deeply struck by the skillful craftsmanship of the women of the past. It is incomparable to the Japanese kimono or the Southeast Asian ao dai. Being able to see this beautiful jeogori, along with the explanations in this book, reinforces the belief that we must learn about, wear, and understand our traditional attire.
Is there another book about the jeogori as beautiful as this one? The feast of restored jeogori, akin to treasures, is a delight for both the eyes and the heart. As a precious book that will never be found again, it is a must-own. If one were to define what Hanbok is and what the jeogori truly is, I believe this is the very book that would define it. Read it thoroughly, and read it again and again. If you purchase this, you will absolutely not regret it.
