The Wangseong Dress
The Wangseong Dress, named after the capital of former Manyeong , is a form of wrap dress that was primarily worn in 7th to 9th century Manyeong and the later founded provinces of Jeonwon, Manhae, and Yatsukawa throughout all of the population.
It is typically fastened inside on the right side and outside on the left side in the waist with either ribbons, a brooch, or a button, and, if it has sleeves, they close at the cuffs with ribbons or buttons as well. In most cases, pants were rarely worn since the seam reached between mid-calf and ankle length; exceptions were tights in the colder winter months or for outdoor activities like travelling on horseback. Summer tights usually didn't reach down to the ankle but rather ended mid-calf.
Some consider the Wangseong Dress as the origin of the long-sleeved shirts that are currently worn, especially when considering the length of the skirt; though other influences are just as likely. A more immediate offspring, however, is the morning frock or house coat that people like to wear in the hot summer months at home for casual occasions.
Currently, the Wangseong Dress is mostly featured in theatre productions in historical or folklore settings as well as in illustrations of folk and fairytales. Occasionally, it is used as base for ball and other dance dress, especially if the theme is either historical, myths, legends or folklore-inspired, or is part of a traditional folk dance that is common for local festivals. The tights worn with the Wangseong Dress, however, survived even in recent times - they are worn a lot in the Western provinces of Yashida and even gained popularity in other regions in form of riding habits since they are easy to wear in boots.
It is typically fastened inside on the right side and outside on the left side in the waist with either ribbons, a brooch, or a button, and, if it has sleeves, they close at the cuffs with ribbons or buttons as well. In most cases, pants were rarely worn since the seam reached between mid-calf and ankle length; exceptions were tights in the colder winter months or for outdoor activities like travelling on horseback. Summer tights usually didn't reach down to the ankle but rather ended mid-calf.
History
The two centuries in which the Wangseong Dress gained its popularity were a time of political turmoil, the most prominent being the Unification Wars during which Yashin the Conqueror first annexed parts of Yuten and later invaded Asakumoku and Manyeong . While the Fuyuan culture easily spread in former Yuten, Asakumoku and Manyeong citisens proudly wore their pre-Unification Wars clothes as form of resistence. As this was also the time first scholars wrote down folk tales, the Wangseong Dress was heavily referenced in illustrative works and brought a feeling of cultural and ancestorial pride.Some consider the Wangseong Dress as the origin of the long-sleeved shirts that are currently worn, especially when considering the length of the skirt; though other influences are just as likely. A more immediate offspring, however, is the morning frock or house coat that people like to wear in the hot summer months at home for casual occasions.
Currently, the Wangseong Dress is mostly featured in theatre productions in historical or folklore settings as well as in illustrations of folk and fairytales. Occasionally, it is used as base for ball and other dance dress, especially if the theme is either historical, myths, legends or folklore-inspired, or is part of a traditional folk dance that is common for local festivals. The tights worn with the Wangseong Dress, however, survived even in recent times - they are worn a lot in the Western provinces of Yashida and even gained popularity in other regions in form of riding habits since they are easy to wear in boots.
Significance
Cultural
Item type
Clothing / Accessory
Current Location
Weight
3-7 kg
Dimensions
2 x 3 m
Raw materials & Components
Typically printed or in patterns woven silk, cotton, linnen, or wool.
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