Wonsam
| Wonsam | |
Hwangwonsam (Yellow wonsam) | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 원삼 |
| Hanja | 圓衫 |
| Revised Romanization | wonsam |
| McCune–Reischauer | wŏnsam |
The wonsam is a female ceremonial topcoat in hanbok. It originated from China, and it was worn by queens, high-ranking court ladies, and royalty during the Joseon dynasty of Korea (1392–1910). It is also called 'daeui' (大衣, big clothing), 'daesu' (大袖, wide sleeves) and 'jangsam' (長衫, long clothing). The queen, princess consort, and consort to the first son of the crown prince wore it as a soryebok, a robe for small ceremonies, while wives of high officers and sanggung (court matrons) wore it as daeryebok, a robe for major ceremonies. It was also worn by commoners on their wedding ceremony.