In this article, we will explore and analyze Namaksin in depth. From its history to its impact on today's society, we will dive into all the relevant aspects related to this topic. With a multifaceted approach, we will address everything from historical and cultural perspectives to contemporary discussions and future projections. Namaksin is a topic that has captured the attention of many and has sparked debates and reflections in various areas. Join us on this journey of discovery and understanding of Namaksin.
Namaksin (Korean: 나막신) are traditional Korean wooden shoes made for wearing during muddy and rainy conditions. Namaksin are known as close-toed shoes made of one piece of wood. There was a misconception that these traditional clogs came not from Asia but from the Netherlands in the past, but in reality, there had been clogs at least from Three Kingdoms period of Korea, which were similar to geta, Japanese clogs. Those old namaksin were called "pyeonggeuk (平屐)". It is presumed that clogs of Baekje went to Japan, and it became the origin of geta. Clogs in Baekje had three holes like geta, but clogs in Silla had five holes. How people tied its strings in that era is unclear. In the Three Kingdoms period, there were two types of clogs: open-toes shoes, and close-toes shoes. As time went by, the latter became primary as namaksin. These shoes were worn by Koreans of all ages and social positions, usually in the rainy seasons.