Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Korean Heritage...







Oh! how I love traditions! I was so honored to help Esther get ready for her Korean Ceremony... I felt I was part of an ancient ritual and wanted to learn more about it: The two dresses worn by the bride were once the costume of the noble class. The simple wonsam and the more elaborate hwarrot, or "flower robe," are embroidered with flowers and butterflies. Underneath, she wears the hanbok, the doll-like traditional dress of Korea. On the bride's head is a black cap studded with gems. On her feet are white socks and embroidered shoes. Her makeup is simple, except for three red circles, yonji konji, the size of nickels. These circles, traditionally made of red peppers, but now often drawn on, are supposed to ward off evil spirits. The groom's faruotsu is also the dress of the nobility. It is made of damask with auspicious symbols woven in gold. The headdress is the tall black cap of high-ranking officials made of silk.
The super talented Jennifer Skog was the photographer at this wedding... I love working with her!!

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