A ''pungcha'' () is a type of traditional
Korea
Korea is a peninsular region in East Asia consisting of the Korean Peninsula, Jeju Island, and smaller islands. Since the end of World War II in 1945, it has been politically Division of Korea, divided at or near the 38th parallel north, 3 ...
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hat
A hat is a Headgear, head covering which is worn for various reasons, including protection against weather conditions, ceremonial reasons such as university graduation, religious reasons, safety, or as a fashion accessory. Hats which incorpor ...
worn by both men and women during the
Joseon period for protection against the cold. It is also called ''pungchae'' and ''jeongpungcha''. Although its shape is very similar with
nambawi
A ''nambawi'' () is a type of traditional Korean winter hat worn by both men and women during the Joseon period for protection against the cold. The other names for it are ''pungdengi'' and ''nani'' (literally warming ears). The ''nambawi'' is a ...
, the ''pungcha'' has a ''bolkki'' (볼끼) attached on both sides of the ears. It was originally worn by males of
yangban
The ''yangban'' () were part of the traditional ruling class or gentry of dynastic Korea during the Joseon period. The ''yangban'' were mainly composed of highly educated civil officials and military officers—landed or unlanded aristocrats wh ...
, the upper class but became to spread to commoners including women.
The ''pungcha'' is open on the top so that it does not cover the top of the head just like other winter caps such as ''
nambawi
A ''nambawi'' () is a type of traditional Korean winter hat worn by both men and women during the Joseon period for protection against the cold. The other names for it are ''pungdengi'' and ''nani'' (literally warming ears). The ''nambawi'' is a ...
'', ''
ayam'', and ''
jobawi
A () is a type of traditional Korean winter cap with earflaps which was worn by women and was made of silk. Since its first appearance in the late Joseon period, it has been widely worn as a substitute for the '' ayam'' (a cap with a big ribbo ...
''. Whereas it fully covers the forehead, back and ears on the sides as well as cheeks by the ''bokki''. The outer is generally made of a variety of silk called ''dan'' (단, ),
wool
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and a fabric made from
kudzu
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barks were used.
See also
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Ayam
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Hanbok
The hanbok () is the traditional clothing of the Koreans, Korean people. The term ''hanbok'' is primarily used by South Koreans; North Koreans refer to the clothes as (). The clothes are also worn in the Korean diaspora. Koryo-saram—ethnic Ko ...
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Hwagwan
''Hwagwan'' () is a Korean traditional style of coronet worn by women, traditionally for ceremonial occasions such as weddings. It is similar to the ''jokduri'' in shape and function, but the ''hwagan'' is more elaborate.
The hwagwan is slightly ...
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Jobawi
A () is a type of traditional Korean winter cap with earflaps which was worn by women and was made of silk. Since its first appearance in the late Joseon period, it has been widely worn as a substitute for the '' ayam'' (a cap with a big ribbo ...
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Nambawi
A ''nambawi'' () is a type of traditional Korean winter hat worn by both men and women during the Joseon period for protection against the cold. The other names for it are ''pungdengi'' and ''nani'' (literally warming ears). The ''nambawi'' is a ...
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Tubeteika
A ''tubeteika'' (, in Northern Tajikistan, / , , , ; rus, тюбете́йка, links=1, tyubeteika, tʲʉbʲɪˈtʲeɪ̯kə, LL-Q8798 (ukr)-Tohaomg-тюбетейка.wav) is a Russian word for many varieties of traditional Central Asian cap ...
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Korean headgear
Hats