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Mulsojungi

  • Nationality Republic of Korea
  • Quantity 2
  • Era Modern Contemporary
  • Exhibition Place -
  • Material cotton
  • Size(cm) 75.0×82.8

A suit worn by haenyo (female divers), known by a variety of names (diving clothes, water clothes, mulsojungi, haenyo-ot, etc.).

Thisunlined suit covers only the trunk, leaving the limbs exposed.

The suit opens at the side and can be adjusted with straps or buttons.

The bottom has two laers for wide 180° coverage, and a strap goes over one shoulder.

When fabric became more accessible, people began wearing muljeoksam (unlined jackets) over mulsojungi and a head scarf.

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