[3] The gown is typically worn with a jokduri or hwagwan, binyeo or daenggi, and yeongigonji, which is red and black makeup spots on the cheek and brow.

[4] Typical hwarots have a red exterior and a blue interior to symbolize the yin and yang relationship between the husband and bride.

[6] Some common motifs included in the embroidery are flowers, plants, birds, and animal pairs meant to represent the bridal couple.

[5] A common way to preserve the dress over generations was to cover the cuffs and collar with soft paper that was replaced after each wedding.

[5] For small repairs, they occasionally used bold colors of green, purple and sky blue instead of a red thread that would blend in.