Fashion in the Three Kingdoms of Korea

Published: July 28, 2026 · Updated: July 28, 2026

In Korea's Three Kingdoms the basic hanbok took form — the jeogori (jacket), baji (trousers), chima (skirt) and po (coat) — vividly recorded in Goguryeo tomb murals.

Fashion in the Three Kingdoms of Korea — Author: Unknown (Goguryeo, Anak Tomb No. 3, 4th century) Public domain Source

Overview

Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla each had their dress, with colour and headgear marking rank.

Key garments and style

Both sexes wore the jeogori on top, men with baji and women with a chima, and a po over it. Murals such as those of Goguryeo’s Muyongchong show dotted-pattern garments and colour distinctions by rank, and the fine gold crowns of Silla and Baekje are also known.

Transition

Under Unified Silla, Tang court dress was adopted as official wear, layered over the native two-piece form.

History of this period

Three Kingdoms of Korea c. 57 BC–668