Hwa

Infobox Korean name


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hanja=linktext|靴, or linktext|鞾
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Hwa are a type of traditional Korean boots, which is a representative of Korean shoes along with "yi" (이). The "yi" refers to all kind of shoes that do not go up to ankle. [cite web|url=http://kr.dic.yahoo.com/search/enc/result.html?pk=15426900&p=%BD%C5&subtype=all&type=enc&field=id |title=신|publisher=Yahoo! /Dongseo Munhwasa |language=Korean] "Hwa" are usually made of leather, and artisans who make the shoes are called "hwajang" (화장). [cite web|url=http://jikimi.cha.go.kr/english/search_plaza_new/EMapResultView.jsp?VdkVgwKey=17,01160000,11&queryText=(v_esidocode=11%3Cand%3E%20v_elcto=28)&strGuCode=28&strSidoCode=11&requery= |title=Important Intangible Cultural Properties 116 |publisher=Cultural Heritage Administration] It was originally worn by ethnic minorities of the northern China. It is assumed that "hwa" was introduced to Korea from Tang Dynasty of China during the Three Kingdoms period. [cite web|url=http://100.empas.com/dicsearch/pentry.html?s=K&i=258305&v=45 |title=화 (靴)|publisher=Empas/ EncyKorea |language=Korean] [cite web|url=http://culturedic.daum.net/dictionary_content.asp?Dictionary_Id=10002556&mode=title&query=%BD%C5%B6%F3%BD%C3%B4%EB++%BD%C5%B9%DF&dircode=0 |title=신라시대 신발 |publisher=Daum/ KOCCA |language=Korean]

ee also

*Beoseon
*Cowboy boot

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