Iarwainiel I Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 [This is the first New Topic I've ever created! ] I just found this recent BBC video on the resurgence of hanbok, a traditional Korean fashion: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20180321-korean-hanbok-the-comeback-of-a-600-year-old-garment At 1:54 the lady says that the sleeves of a "princess" robe are long so that the hands shouldn't show. Immediately reminded me of Vorin fashion!! ... but I bet Sanderson HAD to have it be only one sleeve in order for Shallan to be an artist. Hanbok is really beautiful! I saw a lady wearing "modern hanbok" at church a couple months ago - so elegant. I'm tempted to add a modern hanbok outfit to my own wardrobe, but I understand that the colors have meanings - I'd hate to choose something and find out later that it was offensive to someone actually from that culture. Tips from Korean members of our 17th Shard community are welcome! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weltall Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Huh, that's an interesting idea. Brandon has said that he got the idea of the safehand from Korean tradition, though more from the general concept that showing the soles of ones feet is considered offensive and building from there. And the in-universe explanation for making women cover up one hand was an attempt to halve the number of people able to claim Shardblades. But it's possible he had the hanbok in the back of his mind as well, when coming up with that particular bit of the worldbuilding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungah Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 I need to wear my hanbok again. I don't remember it covering my hands, but that might be because I pinned it or something. Maybe also because I don't have the super fancy royalty kind. Mine only has two simple, non-embroidered-fanciness layers, and it's red and yellow (I think that's something about being a young pure girl). I'm not aware of any colors that were offensive, but generally from my experience the colors are usually either bright/pastel or earthy. Advice if you ever get one: the material can be kind of scratchy, so wear a slip or underclothes beneath (unless you're not as wimpy as I am). Yeah, a lot of Rosharian stuff is Korean (Rock's stew, some Shin words, women's clothing), which gives me happy tinglies every time I come across them. ^-^ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iarwainiel I Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Thank so much @Jungah!! One more question: The ribbon closure on the jacket (jeogori?) - is there a meaning to the color of the ribbon or the way it's tied? I think "modern hanbok" not only looks beautiful, but is probably comfortable and practical too. I used to sew all my own clothes when I was young; if I ever get time to go back to that, for sure I'm going to look into this style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungah Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 21 hours ago, Lump-wing said: One more question: The ribbon closure on the jacket (jeogori?) - is there a meaning to the color of the ribbon or the way it's tied? Not that I'm aware of, no. There's just a specific way of tying it that's traditional. You can tie it with a bow, but the proper way is something like this: Don't remember exactly what it's called, but it's like a one-sided bow thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungah Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Oh, and also: I feel like havahs look like a combination of hanbok and the Chinese traditional dress: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iarwainiel I Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 On 4/10/2018 at 7:36 PM, Jungah said: Oh, and also: I feel like havahs look like a combination of hanbok and the Chinese traditional dress: That is exactly what I was thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iarwainiel I Posted April 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Here's an example of "modern hanbok" - I think the style is just lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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