''Tanggeon'' () is a type of
Korean traditional
headgear
Headgear, headwear, or headdress is the name given to any element of clothing which is worn on one's head, including hats, helmets, turbans and many other types. Headgear is worn for many purposes, including protection against the elements, de ...
worn by men, which is put under a ''
gat'' (formal hat), and worn over their topknot (
sangtu). It is usually made of dyed
horsehair or cow hair. Artisans who specialize in making ''tanggeon'' are called ''tanggeonjang''.
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Gallery
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Image:Kim.Deuksin-Tujeondo.jpg
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See also
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Jeongjagwan
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Gat
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Manggeon
''Manggeon'' is a kind of traditional Korea headband worn by men to hold their hair in place after the topknot is done. It is usually made by weaving dyed horsehair
Horsehair is the long hair growing on the manes and tails of horses. It i ...
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Sangtu
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Hanbok
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Korean headgear
Hats
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