''Po'' is a generic term referring to an outer
robe
A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment. Unlike garments described as capes or cloaks, robes usually have sleeves. The English word ''robe'' derives from Middle English ''robe'' ("garment"), borrowed from Old French ''robe'' ("booty, spoils" ...
or
overcoat
An overcoat is a type of long coat (clothing), coat intended to be worn as the outermost garment, which usually extends below the knee. Overcoats are most commonly used in winter when warmth is more important.
They are sometimes confused with ...
. There are two general types of ''po'', the Korean type and the
Chinese type.
The Korean type is a common style from the
Three Kingdoms of Korea
Samhan or the Three Kingdoms of Korea () refers to the three kingdoms of Goguryeo (고구려, 高句麗), Baekje (백제, 百濟), and Silla (신라, 新羅). Goguryeo was later known as Goryeo (고려, 高麗), from which the modern name ''Kor ...
period, and it is used in modern day.
A belt was used until it was replaced by a ribbon during late Joseon dynasty. ''
Durumagi
(), also (), (), (), is a variety of , or overcoat, in , the Korean traditional garment. It is a form of outwear which is usually worn as the topmost layer of clothing; that is it worn over (jacket) and (pants).
History
The origin of trac ...
'' is a variety of ''po'' that was worn as protection against cold. It had been widely worn as an outer robe over ''jeogori'' and ''baji''. It is also called ''jumagui'', ''juchaui'', or ''juui''.
The Chinese type is different styles of ''po'' from China. Starting from North-South states period, they were used through history until nation-wide adoption of the Korean type ''durumagi'' in 1895.
Types
* Changeui (창의, 氅衣)
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Cheollik
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Danryeongpo (단령포/團領袍) – a type of round collar robe, worn by men and women.
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Dapho
Dapho (답호; 褡護), also known as dapbok or dapo, is either a sleeveless or short sleeved garment (banbi ui, 半臂 衣), The dapo originated in the Yuan dynasty and was introduced in Korea during the late Goryeo. With time the structure of t ...
– a short sleeved overcoat.
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Dopo (도포/道袍) – a type of cross-collar robe worn by the
seonbi
Seonbi or sŏnbi were scholars during the Goryeo and Joseon periods of Korea who served the public without a government position, choosing to pass up positions of wealth and power to lead lives of study and integrity. Those who chose to serve the ...
and the noblemen.
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Durumagi
(), also (), (), (), is a variety of , or overcoat, in , the Korean traditional garment. It is a form of outwear which is usually worn as the topmost layer of clothing; that is it worn over (jacket) and (pants).
History
The origin of trac ...
(두루마기/周衣/周莫衣)
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Goryeongpo – Korean term for the
Dragon robe
A dragon is a reptilian legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but dragons in western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as ...
.
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Jang-ot
A jang-ot (장옷/長衣; lit. 'long gown'), also known as janot, jang-eui, jang-ui (장의/長衣), is a type of po worn by women of the Joseon Dynasty period as a headdress or veil to cover their faces by the mid-18th century. They were mostly ...
(장옷/長衣) – a representative overcoat form women in early
Joseon
Joseon (; ; Middle Korean: 됴ᇢ〯션〮 Dyǒw syéon or 됴ᇢ〯션〯 Dyǒw syěon), officially the Great Joseon (; ), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and re ...
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it later became a form of headdress.
* Jangsam (장삼/長衫)
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Jikryunpo (直領袍) – a robe with a straight neckline.
Gallery
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See also
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Durumagi
(), also (), (), (), is a variety of , or overcoat, in , the Korean traditional garment. It is a form of outwear which is usually worn as the topmost layer of clothing; that is it worn over (jacket) and (pants).
History
The origin of trac ...
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Hanbok
The (; term used in South Korean standard language, South Korea), also called ()
n North Korean standard language, North Korea and China, is an Hyponymy and hypernymy, umbrella term which is used to refer to traditional ethnic Koreans, Korean ...
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Jeogori
(; ) is a basic upper garment of the , a traditional Korean garment, which has been worn by both men and women. Men usually wear the with a '' baji'' or pants while women wear the with '' chima'', or skirts. It covers the arms and upper part of ...
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Jeonbok
The ''jeonbok'' is a type of sleeveless long vest in hanbok, traditional Korean clothing, which was worn by military personnel.
The unlined jeonbok, which was influenced by a Chinese coat, was worn as the uniform of the military personnel until ...
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Sagyusam
The ''sagyusam'' is a type of '' po'' (포), or outer robe in hanbok, Korean traditional clothing, which was worn by young boys until they had a coming-of-age ceremony called ''gwallye'' (관례). The name was derived from the shape; the lower end ...
References
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