A Study on the Consciousness of the Shroud Culture in the Gwang-Ju Region

The survey conducted in the aspect of its preservation, composition, and preparation of the shroud among the new generations. The study shows : First, in regard to its preservation, a good number of people answered that the traditional shroud should be kept, and believed the tradition should be preserved to paying their respect to their deceased. Second, in regard to its composition, they preferred a simple shroud like a simple Korean traditional attire rather than the traditional intricate shroud. Third, for the timing of purchase, again a good number of people favored to prepare those beforehand, and they would purchase them in any good opportunity they have. Fourth, regardless of the differences among the people in the aspect of its preservation, composition and purchase, an of them were favored for the simplified shroud. And the most of the people favored for the preservation of the traditional shroud culture preferred to prepare the shroud beforehand.

광주지역의 수의문화에 관한 의식 연구