The Characteristics of Korean Traditional Fabric of
Saekdong
Volume 3 - Issue 3
Jisu Kim and Youngjoo Na*
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- Department of Clothing and Textiles, Inha University, South Korea
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Youngjoo Na, Department of Clothing and Textiles, Inha University, South Korea
Received:April 24, 2019; Published: May 02, 2019
DOI: 10.32474/LTTFD.2018.02.000163
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Abstract
The origin of Saekdong is assumed from Kyung-Geum of Ancient Joseon of Korea. Kyung-Geum is warp faced multiple colored
weave with patterns of relatively thick dense silk fabric and was precious in that time. It’s patterned with the shapes of cloud,
antler, swirling objects with gorgeous thick end-curved lines. Go-Joseon is very civilized society focusing Joyang and Geum-Ju near
Balhae Bay civilization providence and the people wore colorful clothing trimmed with animal furs with jade and bronze decoration
buttons. They produced a variety of yarns and Geum fabrics, and they had various colored design of tripod pottery as well as
Saekdong or modernized Kyung-Geum, inferring to their high level of dyeing technique and eye for beauty. And from bronze mirror
with delicate-pattern, violin-shaped bronze dagger, and fan-shaped hatchet with elegant curves as well as high-quality Geum design
we found out they had high experties in delicate casting and craft skill.
Keywords: Warp Double Fabric of Silk; Antler Pattern; Balhae Civilization; Color Sensation; Pattern Design
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