What is the Stole You Wear at Korean Graduation Ceremonies?
Creatrip Team
a year ago
In Korea, during graduation ceremonies, students often wear a 'stole' over their graduation gowns, which is a long piece of fabric typically made of satin. Although commonly associated with women's fashion as a shawl, in religious contexts, a stole represents a cloth worn by clergy. The stole has various names and is sometimes called a 'sash.' Its origins trace back to ancient Rome, evolving from a sweat cloth (sudarium) to its current form through religious traditions. Historically, the academic gown and cap, like the square academic cap, have connections to medieval European university culture, which spread to Korea via the U.S.
