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The ''beoseon'' (; ) is a type of footwear consisting of a pair of
The types of ''beoseon'' vary by purpose, shape, and sewing technique. ''Goteun beoseon'' (곧은버선), also called ''godeulmok beoseon'' (고들목버선) and ''nuin beoseon'' (누인버선), are defined by their shape.
With regard to sewing technique, ''beoseon'' can be divided into ''som beoseon'', ''gyeop beoseon'', ''hot beoseon'', ''nubi beoseon'', and ''tarae beoseon''. ''Som beoseon'' (솜버선) is made from fabric stuffed with cotton (''som'' in Korean) as a batting for warmth and style. ''Gyeop beoseon'' (겹버선) is made from two layers (''gyeop'') of fabric without stuffing. ''Hot beoseon'' (홑버선) is made with one layer (''hot'') and worn as an inner sock to prevent the outer ''beoseon'' from getting dirty. ''Nubi beoseon'' (누비버선) is made by quilting (''nubi'') and usually worn for protection against the cold during winter. This type of ''beoseon'' is considered practical because it is easy to handle after cleaning even though the running stitches can come undone and it is stiffer than other types of ''beoseon''. ''Tarae beoseon'' (타래버선) refers to decorative socks for children. After being quilted, ''tarae beosoen'' is embroidered with thread of various colors, and a ribbon is attached around the ankles to bind them at the front.
Although the shape of ''beoseon'' does not typically reflect gender, the seams in ''beoseon'' for men are straighter than the seams in ''beoseon'' for women.
sock
A sock is a piece of clothing worn on the feet and often covering the ankle or some part of the Calf (leg), calf. Some types of shoes or boots are typically worn over socks. In ancient times, socks were made from leather or matted animal hair. ...
s worn with ''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 ...
'', 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 ...
n traditional clothing, and designed for protection, warmth, and style. It is also called (족의, ), ''jokgeon'' (족건, ) or ''mal'' (말, ) in hanja
Hanja (; ), alternatively spelled Hancha, are Chinese characters used to write the Korean language. After characters were introduced to Korea to write Literary Chinese, they were adapted to write Korean as early as the Gojoseon period.
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. According to a book titled (훈몽자회, 訓蒙字會) written by Choe Sejin (최세진, 崔世珍) in 1527 during the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon Dynasty
Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom w ...
, was previously called (보션말).
It is not clear when was first worn, but ancient is assumed to have originated as a form of trousers
Trousers (British English), slacks, or pants ( American, Canadian and Australian English) are an item of clothing worn from the waist to anywhere between the knees and the ankles, covering both legs separately (rather than with cloth extending ...
or '' bojagi'' (wrapping cloths) for protecting the feet. During the period of the Three Kingdoms of Korea
The Three Kingdoms of Korea or Samhan (Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla) competed for hegemony over the Korea, Korean Peninsula during the ancient period of History of Korea, Korean history. During the Three Kingdoms period (), many states and statele ...
, silk ''beoseon'' was worn only by members of the upper classes. In the Joseon
Joseon ( ; ; also romanized as ''Chosun''), officially Great Joseon (), was a dynastic kingdom of Korea that existed for 505 years. It was founded by Taejo of Joseon in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom w ...
period, ''beoseon'' made from white fabric was worn more commonly regardless of class.
Types
The types of ''beoseon'' vary by purpose, shape, and sewing technique. ''Goteun beoseon'' (곧은버선), also called ''godeulmok beoseon'' (고들목버선) and ''nuin beoseon'' (누인버선), are defined by their shape.
With regard to sewing technique, ''beoseon'' can be divided into ''som beoseon'', ''gyeop beoseon'', ''hot beoseon'', ''nubi beoseon'', and ''tarae beoseon''. ''Som beoseon'' (솜버선) is made from fabric stuffed with cotton (''som'' in Korean) as a batting for warmth and style. ''Gyeop beoseon'' (겹버선) is made from two layers (''gyeop'') of fabric without stuffing. ''Hot beoseon'' (홑버선) is made with one layer (''hot'') and worn as an inner sock to prevent the outer ''beoseon'' from getting dirty. ''Nubi beoseon'' (누비버선) is made by quilting (''nubi'') and usually worn for protection against the cold during winter. This type of ''beoseon'' is considered practical because it is easy to handle after cleaning even though the running stitches can come undone and it is stiffer than other types of ''beoseon''. ''Tarae beoseon'' (타래버선) refers to decorative socks for children. After being quilted, ''tarae beosoen'' is embroidered with thread of various colors, and a ribbon is attached around the ankles to bind them at the front.
Although the shape of ''beoseon'' does not typically reflect gender, the seams in ''beoseon'' for men are straighter than the seams in ''beoseon'' for women.
See also
*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 ...
*Tabi
are traditional Japanese socks worn with thonged footwear such as zori, dating back to the 15th century.
History
Japanese are usually understood today to be a kind of split-toed sock that is not meant to be worn alone outdoors, much like re ...
*Sock
A sock is a piece of clothing worn on the feet and often covering the ankle or some part of the Calf (leg), calf. Some types of shoes or boots are typically worn over socks. In ancient times, socks were made from leather or matted animal hair. ...
*Hosiery
Hosiery, (, ) also referred to as legwear, describes garments worn directly on the foot, feet and human leg, legs. The term originated as the collective term for products of which a maker or seller is termed a hosier; and those products are also ...
*Dress socks
Dress socks are dress clothes socks for men traditionally in dark colours like black, blue
Blue is one of the three primary colours in the RYB color model, RYB colour model (traditional colour theory), as well as in the RGB color model, R ...
* Anklet (sock)
References
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