Hwagwan (Korean: 화관) is a Korean traditional style of coronet worn by women, traditionally for ceremonial occasions such as weddings. It is similar to the jokduri in shape and function, but the hwagan is more elaborate.[1][2][3][4]
| Hwagwan | |
 Hwagwan worn by a bride | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 화관 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | hwagwan |
| McCune–Reischauer | hwakwan |
The hwagwan is slightly larger than 'jokduri' and served to emphasize beauty by decorating gold, bichui and pearls on cloth.[5]
See also
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edit- ^ "Wedding Clothes". Life in Korea. Archived from the original on 2008-08-03. Retrieved 2008-09-16.
- ^ "Hanboks (Traditional Clothing)". Headgear and Accessories Worn Together with Hanbok. Korea Tourism Organization. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. Retrieved 2008-09-17.
- ^ 화관 (花冠) (in Korean). Empas / EncyKorea. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
- ^ 화관 (花冠) (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-09-20.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "[어린이 책]맵시-품위의 꽃… 공주로 사는 법". The Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean). 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
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