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[[File:MettubokF.jpg|thumb|A woman wearing modern Mettubok.]] | [[File:MettubokF.jpg|thumb|A woman wearing modern Mettubok.]] | ||
'''Mettubok''' (literally "mountain clothes") is the traditional dress of [[Metzetta]]. The basic structure of mettubok consists of the ''jeogori'' jacket, ''baji'' pants, ''chima'' skirt, and the ''po'' coat; it was designed to facilitate easy movement. Metzettans wear the mettubok today for formal or semi-formal occasions and events such as festivals, celebrations, and ceremonies including weddings. | '''Mettubok''' (literally "mountain clothes") is the traditional dress of [[Metzetta]]. The basic structure of mettubok consists of the ''jeogori'' jacket, ''baji'' pants, ''chima'' skirt, and the ''po'' coat; it was designed to facilitate easy movement. Metzettans wear the mettubok today for formal or semi-formal occasions and events such as festivals, celebrations, and ceremonies including weddings. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
== Construction and design == | == Construction and design == | ||
=== Male === | === Male === | ||
Men's mettubok consists of jeogori and baji. Po may be added for additional warmth. | Men's mettubok consists of jeogori and baji. Po may be added for additional warmth. | ||
=== Female === | === Female === | ||
Women's mettubok consists of jeogori and chima. Po may be added for additional warmth. | Women's mettubok consists of jeogori and chima. Po may be added for additional warmth. | ||
=== Children === | === Children === | ||
== Occasions == | == Occasions == | ||
Mettubok is classified according to its purposes: everyday dress, ceremonial dress, and special dress. Ceremonial dresses are worn on formal occasions, including weddings and funerals. Special dresses are made for shamans and officials. Mettubok is worn on Metzettan holidays such as Chusu, Saehae and Gaehwa. | Mettubok is classified according to its purposes: everyday dress, ceremonial dress, and special dress. Ceremonial dresses are worn on formal occasions, including weddings and funerals. Special dresses are made for shamans and officials. Mettubok is worn on Metzettan holidays such as Chusu, Saehae and Gaehwa. | ||
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In 2000, [[Pomewa Joya|Empress Joya]] instituted Mettubok Day to encourage Metzettans to continue honouring their fine clothing tradition. | In 2000, [[Pomewa Joya|Empress Joya]] instituted Mettubok Day to encourage Metzettans to continue honouring their fine clothing tradition. | ||
== Social Status == | == Social Status == | ||
=== Clothes === | === Clothes === | ||
=== Accessories === | === Accessories === | ||
== Modern Times == | == Modern Times == | ||
[[File:MettubokM.jpg|thumb|A man wearing modern Mettubok.]] | [[File:MettubokM.jpg|thumb|A man wearing modern Mettubok.]] | ||
Although mettubok is a traditional costume, it has been re-popularized in modern fashion. | Although mettubok is a traditional costume, it has been re-popularized in modern fashion. | ||
[[Category:Metzetta]] | [[Category:Metzetta]] | ||
[[Category:Culture of Metzetta]] | |||