Baju Kebaya

Hi everyone!

How much do you know about Baju Kebaya?

Let me tell you some of the facts regarding baju kebaya!

Kebaya dress is traditional clothing worn by the women of Malaysia and Indonesia. Kebaya is believed to originate rather than the Arab countries. The Arabs brought baju kebaya (the Arabic "abaya") to the archipelago of hundreds of years ago. Then spread to Malacca, Java, Bali, Sumatra, and Sulawesi. After the entry into force of cultural assimilation which lasted for hundreds of years, the clothing is accepted by the local population.

A kebaya is usually worn with a sarong or batik kain panjang, or other traditional woven garment such as ikat, songket with a colorful motif. It is sometimes made from sheer material such as silk, thin cotton or semi-transparent nylon or polyester, adorned with brocade or floral pattern embroidery. 

Do you ever realise that the air stewardess of Malaysia Airline also wearing the baju kebaya costume？

Therefore, we can say that baju kebaya is still commonly wear by the Malaysians especially Malays in Malaysia during festivals.

Thanks for reading! :D

by Gan Ying Hui

Kurta & Kurti

              The kurta is the traditional indian attire for men on formal occasions. It is a long knee-length shirt that is typically made from cotton or linen cloth. Kurtas are not meant to be tucked into trousers as it falls to a point between the mid-thigh and the knees. 

When a kurta is worn by a woman, it is called a "kurti". When it is worn as a blouse these kurtis are usually much shorter than the kurta worn by men. It is normal for them to fall between the waist and the mid-thigh. 

Kurta and Kurti are made from a variety of fabrics. Cotton is the main material for most kurtas, with silk as an alternative for formal kurtas. Wool is often used to make heavier kurtas. 

Women usually wear a kurti with a fitted churidaar or salwar for a traditional look or with jeans for an indo-western look. For men, they usually wear a kurta with pajama for a classic look. 

For women, they will usually wear a silk kurti with heavy embroidery for a wedding occasion or party occasion. On the other hand, cotton or khadi are usually worn for office or day to day wear. 

                                  

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Wong Zhi Ann