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Beoseon
Korean traditional style of socks / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The beoseon (Korean: 버선; Korean pronunciation: [pʌ.sʌn]) is a type of footwear consisting of a pair of socks worn with hanbok, Korean traditional clothing, and designed for protection, warmth, and style.[1] It is also called jokui (족의, 足衣), jokgeon (족건, 足件) or mal (말, 襪) in hanja. According to a book titled Hunmong jahoe (훈몽자회, 訓蒙字會) written by Choe Sejin (최세진, 崔世珍) in 1527 during the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon Dynasty, beoseon was previously called "bosyeonmal" (보션말).[2]
Beoseon | |
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Korean name | |
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Hangul | 버선 |
Revised Romanization | beoseon |
McCune–Reischauer | pŏsŏn |
It is not clear when beoseon was first worn, but ancient beoseon is assumed to have originated as a form of trousers or bojagi (wrapping cloths) for protecting the feet. During the period of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, silk beoseon was worn only by members of the upper classes. In the Joseon period, beoseon made from white fabric was worn more commonly regardless of class.[3]