This week, our Year 5–6 students explored the beauty of traditional Korean clothing through a Chuseok-inspired Hanbok design project.
We began by learning about Hanbok, the traditional clothing of Korea, and discussed when and why people wear it, including special celebrations such as Chuseok. Students looked closely at the basic structure of Hanbok, including the jeogori and chima, and explored how colour, shape, pattern and decorative details can be used to create a unique design.
The students then learned about Hanji, traditional Korean paper made from the bark of the paper mulberry tree. They explored the texture, colours and flexibility of Hanji and considered how this traditional material could be used creatively to represent the shapes and details of Hanbok.
Using Hanji, students designed and created their own Hanbok. They carefully selected colours, cut and arranged different pieces of paper, and added patterns and decorative details to develop their individual designs. Through this process, they were able to experiment with layering, composition and texture while learning more about Korean traditional culture.
This activity gave students an opportunity to connect Korean culture with art and design, while developing their creativity, patience and attention to detail. It was wonderful to see each student create a unique Hanbok design using a traditional Korean material.
