Obangsaek Explained

Hangul:오방색
Mr:Obangsaek
Rr:Obangsaek

The traditional Korean color spectrum, also known as Obangsaek, is the color scheme of the five Korean traditional colors of white, black, blue, yellow and red.[1] [2] In Korean traditional arts and traditional textile patterns, the colors of Obangsaek represent five cardinal directions:[1] Obangsaek theory is a combination of Five Elements and Five Colours theory and originated in China.

Five orientations

These colors are also associated with the Five Elements of Culture of Korea:[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Five Cardinal Colors of Traditional Patterns . AsianInfo.org . 29 April 2015.
  2. News: Pyeongchang unveils emblem for 2018 Winter Olympics . Yoo . Jee-ho . Yonghap News Agency . 3 May 2013 . 29 April 2015.