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The Kkochgalpi Split Chima
Reference TKIM-D-094
Two layers. One line.
Current pricing confirmed in conversation.
Fit and measurements
Made to order. Talk with Eric about which measurements this piece needs. The sizing guide explains how to start.
Ordering and delivery
There is no cart and no checkout. Ordering starts with a note to Eric that names reference TKIM-D-094.
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Fabric and details
A split-front chima with an asymmetric overlay that opens at the side, sized to reveal a second tone beneath. The name reads as flower bookmark, a small object pressed between pages. Mid-weight cotton holds the line clean.
Mid-weight cotton blend with a printed floral overlay. Hidden side zip.
Occasion
A garden gathering in April. The family portrait that wants color without a dominant note. The skirt that introduces a second register at the hip and lets the rest of the outfit hold quiet.
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The chima has always been a single field of color. The split-front variant is newer, a 20th-century answer to the question of how to carry two registers in one garment without losing the line. The Korean wardrobe has a long memory for layering, and this is the contemporary form of an old instinct.
The Kkochgalpi keeps the overlay soft. The outer panel breaks at the side seam, the inner panel holds the contrast. The cotton blend takes the pleat cleanly and the asymmetric cut reads intentional from any angle. A hidden side zip keeps the waistband flat. The two tones meet only when you walk.
Questions about the fabric, the fit or the occasion? Ask Eric about this piece, or read the hanbok guide.
