From the Republic of Korea (South Korea), in the Culture series, a set of octagonal stamps
depicting traditional Korean footwear:
Unhye were footwear worn by women. These shoes were covered with silk and cotton flannel, while their tips and heels were embroidered or covered with cloud-shaped silk. The soles of the shoes were made of leather, with heel and toe plates attached to the sole. These shoes were usually worn by women of royalty, the court and upper-class until the late Joseon Period.
Mokhwa footwear have a long ankle covering and are usually worn with official uniforms. The soles of the shoes were made of wood and covered with leather. The ankle covering was made with black cloth and covered with fur, leather, cotton flannel or silk. The seams were lined with colored cloth. These shoes resembling semi-boots are worn by bridegrooms even today during traditional wedding ceremonies.
Made with straw, Jipsin is also called Bigu or Chohye. These shoes were the most popular shoes worn by commoners. They worn during long journeys, field work and on a daily basis. The tip of the shoes was short, coarsely woven with thick outer rims. Jipsin was also made with hemp, cord twisted with hemp, rushes and bulrushes.
Usually worn during rain or snow, Namaksin was made of wood and can be found both with, and without, heels. Sturdy and light wood, usually from paulownia trees and willows, was used to make the shoes. Beeswax was also applied to waterproof the shoes. Namaksin was worn regardless of social status and age.
Engraved - Shin, Hyun-tae, designed - Kim, So-jeong; Kim, Chang-hwan (Photography).
Issued 19 March 2003.
Posted 05/26/2017 12:32 am
