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The () is a traditional Korean wig worn by women. Historically, were expensive accessories worn only by women of high social standing, alongside . They were decorated with silk objects, gold, jewels, silver, coral, jade, and other expensive materials. Certain decorations were reserved for royalty.

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가체
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加髢

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The () is a traditional Korean wig worn by women. Historically, were expensive accessories worn only by women of high social standing, alongside . They were decorated with silk objects, gold, jewels, silver, coral, jade, and other expensive materials. Certain decorations were reserved for royalty.

==History== Historically, women of high social backgrounds and wore ''kach'e, with larger and heavier wigs considered to be more aesthetically pleasing. Due to the expense of purchasing a new kach'e, some lower-class families took up to 6–7 years preparing a new kach'e wig for their new daughter-in-law.

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