Hanbok in Katara: Exploring timeless beauty of Korea’s traditional attire

Doha, Qatar: Hanbok , Korea s traditional attire is considered among the prominent cultural clothing around the globe. The attire worn by men, women,...

Doha, Qatar: ‘Hanbok’, Korea’s traditional attire is considered among the prominent cultural clothing around the globe. The attire—worn by men, women, and children—goes back for more than 2,000 years to the Three Kingdoms period (1st century BC-7th century AD) of Korea.

At present, the vibrant and intricately designed traditional wear has garnered global popularity due to its ubiquitous presence in films, social media, and fashion as a result of South Korea’s strong cultural influence worldwide.

Through the Korean Embassy in Qatar, a total of 20 authentic Hanboks have been flown from Seoul to be showcased in “The Exhibition of Hanbok: Traditional Korean Clothing & Korea-Qatar 50th Anniversary photos” in Katara.

The exhibition, which was unveiled on Tuesday, November 26, features Hanbok typically worn at various occasions such as daily wear, weddings, and religious ceremonies from different eras including the Joseon Dynasty.

In his speech, the Ambassador of Korea to Qatar H E Yun Hyunsoo spoke on the importance of ‘Hanbok’ in Korean culture, and the significant transformation it undergoes in contemporary times.