Historical Origins of Korean Dresses

Most of the Koreans in China are a minority that gradually formed in the late Qing Dynasty after they moved to the northeast from the Korean peninsula. Therefore, exploring the historical origins of Korean costumes should begin with clothing on the Korean peninsula. Korean peninsula garments were greatly influenced by Chinese Tang Dynasty costumes. North Koreans were dressed neatly and cleanly and considered it a morality. At the end of the Three Kingdoms, noblemen wore large trousers, blouses, and belts around their waists; women of nobles wore long skirts and blouses with hips. Later, as a result of the influence of Mongolia, the woman’s top was shortened and her skirt was referred to as a waist. In the 15th century, the women's skirts were raised again, and they were tied down under the armpits. The tops were shortened and were similar to the Korean clothing worn by women today.

In the early period of the Chinese Korean people, they lived in remote mountain villages. Their raw materials were mainly linen and homespun cloths. At the beginning of the 20th century, with the infiltration of the capitalist economy and the import of modern culture, fabrics such as weaving fabrics and silk and silk fabrics were introduced, and the colors of clothing were also diversified. In particular, since China’s reform and opening up, economic and cultural exchanges with North Korea and South Korea have been continuously strengthened, which has further promoted the development of Korean costumes.