Rapt in Colour : Korean Textiles and Costumes of the Choson Dynasty

Traditional culture is relevant to both the present and the future. This bookrovides an insight into the development of fashion, design and cultureuring the reign of the Choson Dynasty (1392-1910) in Korea. The traditionalorean wrapping cloths stand as a particular testimony to the creativealents of unknown Korean women. Each design is unique and of its time, yetany of the wrapping cloths also bring to mind images of modern abstract art.t is through their design that these objects can communicate with peoplerom other cultures across time.;This book should provide a greaternderstanding of Korean culture and art. Illustrated throughout in colour, iteatures traditional costumes and textile samples. It also explores theesign of both the featured textiles and the costumes they were used to make.any of the costumes featured are viewed from a range of angles.