'pendant') at its front end; the peizhui ornament could be made of diverse materials, such as silver, jade, and gold.

[2] The xiapei was also introduced and worn in the late Goryeo and Joseon where it was called hapi; it was bestowed by the Ming dynasty along with the jeokui and many other garment items.

[2] In the Sui and Tang dynasties, the xiapei gained its name due to its beauty like rosy clouds (霞; xia).

[7] In the Tang dynasty, the xiapei was an embroidered scarf made of silk which was attached to a woman's neck and shoulder that would wrap around her body.

[7] During the Hongwu Period (1368 –1398 AD) of the Ming Dynasty, there were specific regulations on what kind of clothing a woman had to wear based on her social rank:[9]

[7]The xiapei was called hapi in Korea; it was a long, wide piece of black silk which was worn over the shoulders.

[1] According to the Annals of Joseon, from 1403 to the first half of the 17th century the Ming Dynasty sent a letter, which confers the queen with a title, along with the hapi and many other items.