Kingdom of Khotan
The Hwarot first originated from the Kingdom of Khotan, Central Asia. However, the Hwarot worn in Joseon may have been derived from Chinese-style clothing, with its earliest influence from the ceremonial clothing and upper class clothing of the Tang dynasty. Another hypothesis is that the "hwalot" worn in Joseon may also be linked to the Goryeo queens' big red coat which was not allowed to be worn by commoners.