turumagi

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The turumagi is a traditional Korean overcoat that has evolved over centuries, influenced by Chinese and Mongol styles. Initially, it was a voluminous, full-length garment resembling the Chinese pao robe. During the 15th century, one-piece robes were worn primarily for wedding ceremonies after Mongol domination ended. By 1894, the turumagi was shortened and narrowed to its present form. Today, it is typically worn by older men of leisure, often in white, over trousers, a jacket (chogori), and a vest. Younger men wear similar costumes in lighter colors.1

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(jacket), paji (trousers), and turumagi (overcoat), were probably worn at a very early date, but the characteristic two-piece costume of today did not begin to evolve until the period of the Three Kingdoms (c. 57 bce–668 ce). During the early part of this period both men and women wore…
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(jacket), paji (trousers), and turumagi (overcoat), were probably worn at a very early date, but the characteristic two-piece costume of today did not begin to evolve until the period of the Three Kingdoms (c. 57 bce–668 ce). During the early part of this period both men and women wore…
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