Since my beloved pypy didn't know how the Malay Traditional Clothes look like, thus i will share some in this post =P hehe..
Firstly for the girls, they have two types of clothes which is known as
1] Baju Kurung2] Kebaya'Baju' means Clothe.
Example of 'Baju Kurung'
'Baju Kurung Telok Belangah' -female
'Baju kurung Kedah'- which is worn by the lady
As time pass, fashion and style of clothes changes over time.. New Style adding on to the old ones becoming 'Baju kurung Moden'- (the picture below)
If you notice, the style pf the clothe at the hands, are puffed to create a new fashion which is preferred today. This, doesnt mean the old ones are extinct, some of them still sticks with the older designs to create an 'antique look'.
Fashion changes overtime, however, i believe that the term of the clothing will always remain.
Example of 'Kebaya'
The different between 'Kebaya' and 'Baju Kurung' is the front part. Also 'Kebaya' is the one which shows more of the lady's figure. =P That is why it is more popular compared to 'Baju Kurung'
Olden style of 'Kebaya'
Modern style of 'Kebaya'
Fashionable 'Kebaya'As for the guys, they have
1] Baju Telok Belangah2] Baju Cekak MusangExample for
'Baju Telok Belangah'
The style differs at the neck part, 'Baju Telok Belangah' has a curve neck line.
On the head, it is call 'Songkok'.Also, if you notice the 'skirt' the guy is wearing is called 'Samping'. This is a cloth which wraps around the waist. Furthermore, the name of the 'slipper' he is wearing is called 'Capal'.
Overall look of the guy, is traditional, same goes for the lady.
Move on to
'Baju Cekak Musang'
The neck line, is ...
I'm not sure how to explain it, but i believe a picture can explains all =P hehe!
Thus, i hope with a bit of my knowledge , it will help you to understand more on Malay Traditional Clothes
