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Making Toddler's Pajamas by Using Women's Sokgot Style Pajamas in the Joseon Dynasty Period

조선시대 여자 속곳형 바지를 활용한 유아 잠옷 바지 디자인 개발

  • Cho, Du Na (Department of Clothing & Textiles, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Kim, Eun Jung (Department of Clothing & Textiles, Chonnam National University)
  • Received : 2012.09.12
  • Accepted : 2013.03.21
  • Published : 2013.06.30
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Abstract

Interest in traditional culture has been increasing due to globalization. We need to create fashion items using Korea folk culture like the Hanbok. In this paper, the design development of toddler's pajamas was attempted by using women's Sokgot pants, which were worn by women in Joseon Dynasty period. The study involved a review of literature and an investigation of past relics. Traditional women's Sokgot pants had a 'mu' or 'dang' in the crotch which is called 'the mit' now. The opening of the mit will be used for designing toddler's pajamas. Design suggestions for four styles of toddler's pajamas, which reflect the formative characteristic of women's Sokgot pants, have been created. Research outcomes are as follow: the characteristics of Ran-pants are applied to design 1 and design 2. There have pleats along the waistband of the toddler's pajamas, making the Mu more hidden. Pleats of the waist part are achieved by using an elastic, which also makes the pajamas easier to fit and to wear. The characteristics of Gaedanggo, of which the crotch is opened, are applied to design 3 and design 4. The opened crotch is applied so that toddlers can relieve themselves easily while they are wearing these pajamas. There is also an opening in the centerline of the front Mu in design 4 which gives additional functionality and comfort. This work shows that items of traditional folk dress can be used to make present fashion items.

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