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taobenli
Joined: 26 Apr 2004
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 Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 11:32 pm Post subject: baby hanbok! |
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Hi all-
I have a friend back in the U.S. who just had a baby girl (back in late May). She also has a 5-year old son. I really want to get her a really cute, hanbok-type outfit for the little girl. It seems like a real hanbok might be more trouble than it's worth (getting it on and off), but any cute, traditional-motif clothing would be appreciated, I think. I may also just want to pick her up some cute outfits in general, if I can figure out sizing here- baby clothes in the U.S. are expensive!
I have seen kids' "traditional" toys and clothing in Insadong, but I always feel like the prices are marked up there (am I wrong)? Is there another place I should look? I also want to get some unique Korean toys for the boy. While I'm at it I need "Korean" gifts for family, so if anyone could recommend a place to one-stop-shop before heading out of Korea next weekend I'd appreciate it! |
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taobenli
Joined: 26 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Sigh...nobody at all? |
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Pak Yu Man
Joined: 02 Jun 2005
Location: The Ida galaxy
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| Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:25 am Post subject: |
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| The best place to go would be a traditional market. Can't help you in Seoul. If you're anywhere near Daegu give me a PM. |
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korea252
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
Location: Seoul, Haebangchon
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| Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 12:44 am Post subject: |
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| Have you given Namdaemun market a thought? Should be able to get most stuff there. |
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Flash Ipanema
Joined: 29 Sep 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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My sister is due with her first child (a boy) in a few weeks, does anyone have any more suggestions to add? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Flash Ipanema wrote: |
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My sister is due with her first child (a boy) in a few weeks, does anyone have any more suggestions to add? |
In Seoul - Namdaemun. Lots of the places up by the baby clothes part of the market have them for 1year and up. Baby's first birthday they all wear hanbok.
In Suwon - Namun market. There are about 100 shops in the garment building that will sell you one off the rack or custom made to order (newborn to huge sizes). They are in the building next to the new tourist info place. Catch a number 11-1 bus from Anyang station or 3000 won for a taxi from Suwon station.
E-mart and Home Plus will roll them out (off the rack varieties) about a week or so before the Chuseok holiday as well.
I am sure there are some in Anyang too but I don't know where. Ask a K-co-teacher where to get one. Any wedding hall usually has a shop that does them or can refer you as well. |
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cbclark4
Joined: 20 Aug 2006
Location: Masan
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| Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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The gift shops on JeJu Island have some nice ensambles for around 30Kw in kids sizes.
There all some kind of brownish copperish color. |
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Flash Ipanema
Joined: 29 Sep 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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| What about other traditional Korean toys for babies? A hanbok would be cute but since he isn't even born yet I might have to delay that present. I didn't realize they were designed for one-year-olds. |
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cbclark4
Joined: 20 Aug 2006
Location: Masan
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| Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Baby Jewelry is cute. |
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doggyji
Joined: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Toronto - Hamilton - Vineland - St. Catherines
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| Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: baby hanbok! |
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| taobenli wrote: |
| I have a friend back in the U.S. who just had a baby girl (back in late May). She also has a 5-year old son. I really want to get her a really cute, hanbok-type outfit for the little girl. It seems like a real hanbok might be more trouble than it's worth (getting it on and off), but any cute, traditional-motif clothing would be appreciated, I think. I may also just want to pick her up some cute outfits in general, if I can figure out sizing here- baby clothes in the U.S. are expensive! |
For the traditional-motif clothing, 아동 개량 한복 might be the keyword.
http://blog.naver.com/jsbogota?Redirect=Log&logNo=50001228881
The above article mentions 종로 5가 광장 시장 (KwangJang Market in Jongno 5-ga in Seoul) as the mecca of hanbok shopping. So you know...
Oops, you might have left anyway. Hope you got what you wanted...
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doggyji
Joined: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Toronto - Hamilton - Vineland - St. Catherines
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| Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: Re: baby hanbok! |
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Luna
Joined: 22 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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My sister just had a baby - and after talking to my teachers and korean friends (and visiting Dongdaemun) you can get a hanbok for a year old child.
The ones I was looking at were around 30 - 40,000 won.
I don't remember exactly where it was but I was on the bottom floor of one of the huge buildings near or next to Doota! That's where the maternity and baby clothes are.
I plan on going back around Christmas and buying/sending it then.  |
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taobenli
Joined: 26 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 12:38 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the responses! It's fine that they're late...I haven't left yet, but will leave on Sunday. I plan to do some shopping tomorrow and will take a look then- thanks! |
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