Daenggi
Sign in to saveA () is a traditional Korean ribbon used to tie up and decorate braided hair. According to the History of Northern Dynasties, maidens of Baekje bound their hair at the back and braided it, while a married woman braided her hair into two plaits and secured them to the crown of her head.
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A () is a traditional Korean ribbon used to tie up and decorate braided hair. According to the History of Northern Dynasties, maidens of Baekje bound their hair at the back and braided it, while a married woman braided her hair into two plaits and secured them to the crown of her head.
There are several types of according to purpose, age, and social status. , , and are used for ceremonial purpose; others include , , , and . The were used for "", or court ladies, during the Joseon period were and .
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