A special exhibition prepared using the results of academic investigation and research studies conducted by the GyeongGi Provincial Museum and the National Folk Museum of Korea. This exhibition was planned in order to discover the folklore, traditions, and ways of life, including work and recreation, of the lives that have continued on throughout GyeongGido

What Is GyeongGi Folk Culture?

Intro	Costume Overview	Chronology of Donated Clothing	– Introduction by a noble household of Gyeonggi Province that donated the excavated costume
		Fashion of Joseon Dynasty	– Shifts in fashion of the Joseon Dynasty by time period
		Patterns in Clothing	– Patterns used in clothing of the Joseon Dynasty and their symbolic meanings
Details	Officials’ Ceremonial Attire, Red Jobok	– The composition and usage of the red court robe, the most elegant among officials’ clothing – Illustration of how the red court robe looks when worn – Symbolism of the front cloth panel and patterns on the patch of decorating cloth Main relics: red court robe set of Gwon Woo; Folding Screen of King Heonjong’s Wedding Celebration (national treasure); and portrait of Lee Don-sang
	Government Officials’ Uniform, Black Dallyeong	– Chronological evolution of the black robe, the official uniform of government officials – Changes in the chest emblem, a sign distinguishing the official’s rank – Illustration of how the black robe looks when worn – Patterns on clothing Main relics: black robe of Gwon Woo, black robe of Prince Uiwon (important folklore cultural heritage); Portrait of Yu Sun-jeong (provincial tangible cultural heritage); portrait of Hong Myeong-ho
	Confucian Scolars’ Ceremonial Robe, White Sim-ui	– Symbolic white coat of a scholar and a tidy space for a scholar – Portrait of a figure wearing a white coat Main relics: white coat of Kim Hwak; Portrait of Heo Jeon (national treasure); portrait of Song Si-yeol
	Women’s Ceremonial Robe, Green Wonsam	– Chronological evolution of the ceremonial robe of officials’ wives – Illustration of how the ceremonial green robe looks when worn – Explanation of meanings of patterns on the garment and what they symbolize Main relics: ceremonial robe of the wife of Ryu Seong-gu of the Jeonju Yi household; ceremonial robe of the Andong Gwon household (important folklore cultural heritage)
	Men and Women’s Vest, Baeja	– A selection of practical vests that one wore on a jacket or an overcoat – Restored vests of various colors – A display of modernized vests by the Boudoir Society, belonging to the museum Main relics: vest of Sim Yi-jin; vest of Sim Seol
Conclusion	Answers to Questions	– A space for educational experiences – Making Quilted Socks to hold Christmas Wishes; Dressing Up Seol and Bim with Official’s Costumes of the Joseon Dynasty; Make your own Keepsake Vest, and other hands-on materials