Thimble (Kolmu) of fabric covered over layered paper trimmed along the edge in fuchsia yarns; one side has embroidered zig-zag design; other side has a starburst design. During the Joseon Period (1392 - 1910 AD) sewing was an important part of a woman's life. Women would make these charming little thimbles out of left-over fabric. They would embroider symbols of good wishes onto them. The traditional way to make them was to cover the fabric over layered paper. They were so unique and special that they were often given as a gift to the mother-in-law.
Scarf of brightly colored striped silk taffeta with various motifs brocaded throughout; striped of green, red, yellow, pink, blue, violet, and white in a rainbow-like format with peach brocade of small motifs plant, flower, character (writing), and medallion. Record says this is a "Happy Cloth" and is worn for celebrations.
Cushion/ Pillow of woven cotton muslin with medallions at each end of embroidered red silk attached to the muslin with pleated blue-purple silk-satin damask; muslin is open across the length of the cylindrical pillow; medallions are stretched over wooden discs to hold the shape; red disc embroidery features characters/ writing at center surrounded by animals, birds, and foliage; surrounded by a linear geometric pattern in green, blue, pink, beige, taupe, and white silk with metallic threads. Korean pillow would be stuffed with natural materials like wood shavings.
a) Dress of deep red silk damask with tiny bright red dot pattern and with print of dark red abstracted soft shapes; high band collar that rolls to the inside at top and gathered at center-back; three-quarter length dolman sleeves; loose, blouse bodice has elasticized waist that has belt loop(s); below-knee length skirt; unlined. b) Belt of self-silk backed on off-white leather; 3/4" width; rounded buckle is covered. Made in Korea.
Hanbok of purple and white taffeta damask patterned with a stemmed rose motif: a) top of white and purple damask wraps closed with a tie bow at front that traditionally is tied in a half-bow; three-quarter length sleeves are wide with a partially closed seam at the end; length just covers bust. b) Skirt of purple damask has a band at top of muslin that wraps and ties above the bust; skirt is pleated into the band; full-length or ankle length.
Hanbok of green, red, white, purple, yellow and pink striped polyester organdy: a) Top (Jeogori) of a white bodice with multi-colored striped long sleeves; wrap front closure with striped ties that tie in a half-bow; sleeves have a wide slight crescent shape with a small open seam for the hands; cropped top hits just below bust. b) Skirt (Chima) of striped organdy is full and floor length; skirt is pleated into a cotton band at top; band has shoulder straps to keep it up.
Jacket "Jeogori" of green silk damask vest with bright multi-colored striped sleeves with orange motifs of symbols, bat, and flower on sleeves; jacket has crane and flower motifs; V-neckline trimmed in ivory satin with a sash with long ties; sash is of burgundy damask with floral motif; opening is trimmed on one side with striped fabric; pale aqua acetate lining.
Fan of blue, yellow, red, and black damask in a swirl design with black trim along the edge; fabric is very stiff with a pleated texture; reddish lacquered wood handle with floral gold metal embellishments over the nail closure; blue tassel at end.
a) Dress of pink satin brocade with a stylized floral leaf pattern in blues and pink; empire waistline bodice with wrap-over construction and wide-V neckline; sleeveless; skirt has large pleats that face the center-front and back; full-length; side-zip closure. b) Cropped jacket of self-brocade trimmed in red pipe with long red satin bow; bow is tied in the traditional Hanbok style with one bow loop at center-front; single hook and eye closure; three-quarter length sleeves; wide-V neckline with rounded collar; bust darts; curved-V hem at center-front.