Myeonbok

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Myeonbok

Myeonbok is a kind of ceremonial clothing worn by the kings of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) in Korea.[1][2] Myeonbok was adopted from Chinese Mianfu, and is worn by kings in special events such as coronation, morning audience, ancestral rites in Jongmyo and lunar new year's audience.[1]

Types of myeonbok[]

Myeonbok is divided into gujangbok and sibijangbok.[1] Gujangbok (nine-emblem myeonbok)[3] is worn by king and sibijangbok (twelve-emblem myeonbok) is worn by emperor.[4] The myeonbok of Korean Kings could only use 9 symbols instead of the 12 ornaments as only the Emperor (typically Chinese Emperors) could wear the twelve ornaments.[3] Myeonbok symbolizes the dignity of king when conducting important ceremonies.[5] The myeonbok is worn with seok (shoes worn for rituals); the seok also originated from China before developing further into a unique Korean style.[2]

History[]

In early Joseon, King Taejong attempted to develop positive relationship with China's Ming dynasty; this positive political orientation towards Ming dynasty China lead to the formal recognition of Joseon and the inauguration of King Taejong as the King of Joseon, along with the bestowal of the Mianfu.[6]

Gojong of Korea used the Twelve Ornaments on his enthronement costume (i.e. myeonbok, 면복/冕服) when he became the Emperor of Korea in 1897 which followed the dress system of ancient China.[7][4]

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References[]

  1. ^ a b c The king's Myeonbok jongmyo.net. Access date: May 18, 2010. (in English)
  2. ^ a b Choi, Kyu-Soon (2013). "A Study on the Form of Seok(舃) in the Period of Joseon". Journal of the Korean Society of Costume. 63 (2): 144–161. doi:10.7233/jksc.2013.63.2.144. ISSN 1229-6880.
  3. ^ a b The King at the Palace Joseon Royal Court Culture at the National Palace Museum of Korea. Ro Myounggu, Park Suhee, Kwon Cheeyun, Professor of Hongik University, Park Daenam. South Korea: 국립고궁박물관. 2015. p. 27. ISBN 9788997748297.CS1 maint: others (link)
  4. ^ a b Service (KOCIS), Korean Culture and Information. "Emperor Gojong's coronation reenacted to mark 120th anniversary of Daehan Empire : Korea.net : The official website of the Republic of Korea". www.korea.net. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  5. ^ Myeonbok Gangsil, jongmyo.net. Access date: pada 18 Mei 2010. (in English)
  6. ^ Hea-Sook, Chun; Jae-Woon, Ryoo (2006). "A Study on the Settlement of Official Uniform under the Reign of King Taejong in the Early Joseon". Journal of the Korean Society of Costume. 56 (7): 69–78. ISSN 1229-6880.
  7. ^ Fashion, identity, and power in modern Asia. Kyunghee Pyun, Aida Yuen Wong. Cham, Switzerland. 2018. p. 56. ISBN 978-3-319-97199-5. OCLC 1059514121.CS1 maint: others (link)
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