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- Both Durumagi and Dapho are long garments that reach down to the knees, but they are distinguished by their sleeve shape and whether or not they have slits.
- Durumagi has long sleeves and no side slits, while Dapho has short sleeves or no sleeves and side slits.
- Contrary to the perception that Durumagi and Dapho are old garments, they are still popular clothes worn today, and at Lisle, Dapho is reinterpreted in a modern way to create a new style.
This post was written on 2024.02.16.Written article.
Hello. This is Lisle.
Today, I'd like to talk about Hanbok.
Hanbok, the traditional Korean clothing, is gaining a lot of attention from many people, but
do you actually know the difference between durumagi and dapho when wearing Hanbok?
This time, we will learn more about durumagi and dapho in detail.
Left : Goryeo Celadon Dapho [Celadon] / Right : Women's Durumagi Jacket2 [Navy]
Characteristics and Origin of Durumagi
Durumagi (Source : Korean Painting Central Research Institute)
Durumagi is an upper garment of Hanbok, mainly worn by the upper class.
Durumagi is in the form of a shirt, with a strap to tie around the neck.
This strap usually has a metal ornament, giving it a luxurious feel and completing the design of the durumagi.
The origin of durumagi dates back to the Joseon Dynasty.
At that time, royalty and nobles mainly wore durumagi, while ordinary people wore simple tops.
As time went by, durumagi evolved into various designs and materials.
Characteristics and Origin of Dapho
Dapho (Source : National Folk Museum of Korea)
It is a unisex outer garment, a half-sleeved po, with short sleeves added and a long vest with side slits.
Dapho generally has short or no sleeves, so it is stylish to wear it with other Hanbok so that the sleeves are layered.
The origin of dapho can be seen from the Goryeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty.
From the late Goryeo to the late Joseon Dynasty, it was worn inside the mourning clothes of kings and officials, or on top of the outer clothes of the yangban.
Comparison of Durumagi and Dapho: Design Aspects
Comparing durumagi and dapho, they each have their own unique designs and features.
Let me explain in an easy-to-understand way.
A commonality of durumagi and dapho is that they are a type of po, and
it is a general term for long clothes that cover the knees by extending the length of the jeogori.
To put it simply, both durumagi and dapho are long in length!
So what are the differences?
Durumagi and dapho differ in sleeve shape and slits.
Left : Goryeo Celadon Dapho [Celadon] / Right : Women's Durumagi Jacket [Blue]
Durumagi has long sleeves.
On the other hand, dapho has short sleeves added or no sleeves.
Left : Goryeo Celadon Dapho [Black] / Right : Women's Durumagi Jacket [Purple]
Also, durumagi has no slits because the sides are closed, but
dapho has a feature of having slits on both sides.
Both durumagi and dapho are long enough to cover the knees.
Durumagi : It has long sleeves.
Dapho : Short sleeves are added or there are no sleeves.
Durumagi : The sides are closed. There are no slits.
Dapho : The sides are open. There are slits.
Correcting Misconceptions About Durumagi and Dapho
There are some misconceptions about durumagi and dapho.
The most common misconception is that all long Hanbok outer garments are not durumagi, but
as I explained today, dapho is also long.
Not all knee-length clothes are durumagi!
Goryeo Celadon Dapho Green/Celadon/Black/Green in order
The second most common misconception is that durumagi and dapho are old-fashioned garments.
However, many people still enjoy wearing durumagi and dapho today, and
Lisle is continuously developing new styles by reinterpreting dapho as a "Korean robe".
Goryeo Celadon Dapho [Green]
Also, durumagi and dapho are not limited to a specific gender.
It used to be known as men's clothing, but nowadays women often choose and wear durumagi and dapho.
We have learned about durumagi and dapho like this!
These two garments, which are often used as everyday Hanbok or modified Hanbok, connect our tradition and beauty.
Wouldn't it be our responsibility to continue to spread and develop our beautiful culture through Hanbok?
Try on Hanbok and feel the beauty of Hanbok.
The Goryeo celadon dapho featured in this article is
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Only on the Lisle homepage from February 13th (Tue) to February 27th (Fri).
The Goryeo celadon dapho series is being pre-ordered.
In addition to the basic 15% discount, you can get an additional discount of up to 25% depending on the number of orders
so if you are interested in the product, don't miss this opportunity!
