A Study on the Fabrics Excavated from Hwangnamdaechong Tomb - Focused on the Fabrics Currently Housed in Gyeongju National Research institute of Cultural Heritage -

A study of fabrics from Hwangnamdaechong Tomb, a 5th-century royal tomb in Gyeongju, reveals diverse textile traditions of early Silla Dynasty. Analysis of silk and hemp relics, primarily adhered to corroded metal artifacts, identified four types of plain silk and confirmed the use of Gyeong Geum—a distinctive patterned fabric with colored warp threads. Despite significant yellowing, some fabrics retained vibrant colors like purple, red, blue, and green. The research also highlights the prevalence of hemp cloth, characterized by fine weaves (8-12 seung) and S-twist warps, supporting historical accounts of dual textile production during this period.

Jang, H.-J., & Kwon, Y.-S. (2012). A Study on the Fabrics Excavated from Hwangnamdaechong Tomb - Focused on the Fabrics Currently Housed in Gyeongju National Research institute of Cultural Heritage -. The Korean Society of Costume, 62(7), 41–53. https://doi.org/10.7233/jksc.2012.62.7.041