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Daenggi
Traditional Korean ribbon worn in women's hairstyles / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A daenggi (Korean: 댕기) is a traditional Korean ribbon used to tie up and decorate braided hair.[1] According to the History of Northern Dynasties, maidens of Baekje bound their hair at the back and braided it, while a married woman braided her hair into two plaits and secured them to the crown of her head.
Quick Facts Korean name, Hangul ...
Daenggi | |
![]() Jebiburi daenggi | |
Korean name | |
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Hangul | 댕기 |
Revised Romanization | daenggi |
McCune–Reischauer | taengki |
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There are several types of daenggi according to purpose, age, and social status. Tteoguji daenggi, maegae daenggi, doturak daenggi and deurim daenggi are used for ceremonial purpose; others include jebiburi daenggi, doturank daenggi, jjok daenggi, and malttuk daenggi. The daenggi were used for "gungnyeo", or court ladies, during the Joseon Dynasty were negadak daenggi and patip daenggi.[2]