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What exactly is the Korean 'moja'? Learn more about the famous K-drama hat at the "Korea, A Land of Hats" exhibit until November 30, 2022
K-drama stans can immediately tell what a moja (hat) is in one glance. Fortunately, they can now see a moja up close as it's displayed at the "Korea, A Land of Hats" exhibition located at the newly located Metropolitan Museum of Manila (The M) along with other 19th-century artefacts.
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The exciting exhibit is presented by The M, with support from the ‘Traveling Korean Arts’ project of the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC) and Coreana Cosmetics Museum.
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Around 150 curated pieces are displayed, including heritage Korean traditional hats and modern artworks, showcasing the complexity and beauty of Korean craftsmanship.
Learn about the history of Korea as you browse through every artefact, such as the famous moja. More than an accessory, the moja is believed to reflect the wearer's rank, status, values, and occasion. Visitors can even try wearing the hat with a traditional Korean street backdrop for a full experience.
The Korena hats are also depicted through specially-curated contemporary artworks such as paintings, photography, books, and installation work.
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There are also works of art created by the Korean National Intangible Cultural Heritage Gannil (Hat Making) artisan Park Chang-young and its certified trainee Park Hyung-park.
Be the first to view Korean traditional costume dolls of Baehwa Women’s University, which are exhibited internationally for the first time. The dolls are wearing different Korean clothing in different seasons, from a child to an adult.
These and more await guests at the "Korea, A Land of Hats" exhibit, a cultural collaboration of Korea and the Philippines.
The exhibition is available to the public for free until November 30, 2022. Visit the exhibit from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila in Bonifacio Global City. Guests are advised to wait for the confirmation letter from The M. The visit will be by appointment and open to a maximum of 20 people.
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Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
