Usage of Korean Knots
For decoration, knots of diverse colors were used as belts, and an identity tags and on instruments. In the palace, knots were used to show the dignity and prestige visually. And as for religious purposes, knots decorated the Buddhism ornaments. The use of knots is clearly related to the Korean traditional clothing. The most common use of knots were in Norigae (Korean traditional ornaments worn by women to decorate clothing). Norigae emphasized the beauty of Korean traditional costumes, so they were used for over all ages and social status. Also, because Korean traditional clothing does not have pockets, people carry small pockets that were decorated with knots. Knots were used across all social status; however, there were also cases when only specific people used knots. For example, knots for decorating fans were only allowed for high government officials.
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