![]() ![]() The members of the nobility used more expensive cloth such as batik, ikat, songket, or tenun, as well as wore elaborate jewelry made of gold and precious stones. The only difference between the clothes worn by the members of the nobility and the common folk is the quality of cloth used. A larger kain sarong wrapped around the waist which covered the lower part of the body, while a smaller piece tied around the head formed a headdress. On the other hand, the typical man's clothing only involved two pieces of clothes. The third piece of cloth called kain kelubung may also be used to cover the head (head, shoulders, and arms) from the scorching sun. Traditionally, women wear two pieces of clothes the lower one is wrapped around the hips covering lower parts of the body (hips, thighs, and legs) and is called as kain sarong, while the piece that is wrapped around the upper body (chest and torso) is called kain kemban. Kemban is essentially a type of sarong, only worn by females. ![]() Prior to the prevalence of Baju Kurung and Baju Kebaya, it is believed that kemban was the common woman's clothing of the ancient Malay archipelago.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |