Hwagwan | |
![]() Hwagwan worn by a bride | |
Korean name | |
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Hangul | 화관 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | hwagwan |
McCune–Reischauer | hwakwan |
Hwagwan (Korean: 화관) is a Korean traditional style ofcoronet worn by women, traditionally for ceremonial occasions such asweddings. It is similar to thejokduri in shape and function, but thehwagan is more elaborate.[1][2][3][4]
The hwagwan is slightly larger than'jokduri' and served to emphasize beauty by decorating gold, bichui and pearls on cloth.[5]