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Chima-jogori silhouette motif illustration

NORTH KOREA · CRAFT

Chima-jogori silhouette

What it means: Cultural belonging and life ceremonies.

Traditional garments combining a jacket with a skirt or trousers are worn for birthdays, weddings and celebrations. Making and wearing knowledge passes through families and apprenticeships.

Often chosen for: Love & partnership · Family, home & belonging · Luck, joy & celebration · Curiosity, creativity & wonder

Respectful use: Original civilian garment silhouette only. Do not infer political views from dress or copy state insignia and uniforms. Procurement and commercial dealings require separate compliance checks.

Design a gift with chima-jogori silhouette

Sources: [1] ich.unesco.org

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Meanings vary by community and context. We show the documented meaning and its source — never a promise of any outcome.