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Features costumes and wrapping cloths of vibrant colour and great beauty dating from the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. From ancient times Korean people have believed that by wrapping an object, good fortune or pok can be contained within the wrapping cloth. The publication includes essays by authors from Korea, the USA and Australia which introduce the history and traditions of Korean dress and wrapping cloths and explore the social and cultural environment in which wrapping cloths were made and used.

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Author:   Claire Roberts ,  Huh Dong-Hwa ,  Huh Dong-Hwa
Publisher:   Powerhouse Publishing
Imprint:   Powerhouse Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 23.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 30.50cm
Weight:   0.635kg
ISBN:  

9781863170741

ISBN 10:   186317074
Pages:   108
Publication Date:   01 April 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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