Sarangbang

Sarangbang (사랑방, 舍廊房) is a room located in a Korean traditional house (hanok) which served as a man's room, used for studying, writing poetry, and leisure activities.[1][2] The Koreans created the sarangbang strictly following the Confucianism principles of the Joseon Dynasty.[1] In lower-class homes, the sarangbang is located across from the women's space (anbang), separated with a hall called a daecheong.[1] One of the characteristics of the sarangbang is that it usually has a separate study called a sarangchae. The sarangchae is forbidden to women and only men can enter it.[1]

Study in a traditional house
Sarangchae, study room.

See also

References
  1. An Illustrated Guide to Korean Culture - 233 traditional key words. Seoul: Hakgojae Publishing Co. 2002. pp. 178–179. ISBN 9788985846981.
  2. (in English) Hanok, korean.net. Access date: June 12, 2010.


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