Indonesia’s Kebaya, India’s Sari
What is the first thing coming up in your mind when you hear “Indonesia”? How about “India”? It is over and over to find people think that Indonesia and India are two similar countries, because of their look-alike names. However, if you look at the map or recall a little history, you will absolutely confirm if both are actually different country, yet some similarities do exist. Besides lying in the same continent, Asia, these countries are on the top list of the most populous countries in the world. Moreover, these two countries are known for their amazing nature and varied cultures, such as food, language, dances, landscape, or traditional apparel. India has a garment that consists of a drape varying from
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Not every traditional costume in a country was invented initially in a native land or made by one nation’s history. However, it does not happen to Indonesia and India. Conversely, kebaya, as well as sari is made for women as the national clothing that originate from both countries. Kebaya is associated with a type of blouses worn by Indonesian women in the 15th or 16th century. In the history of Indian clothing, the sari is traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished during 2800–1800 BC around the western part of the Indian subcontinent. All the same, Kebaya and sari are the traditional female garments that kind of worn by neighboring countries too. In Southeast Asia area, kebaya likewise found in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia and the southern part of the Philippines and Thailand. Instead, the sari which is always related to elegance does not only belong to Indian culture. It is widely considered as a symbol of another sister country, for example, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, and Sri …show more content…
For that concern, you will discover the different ways of how people wear the costumes, sari, and kebaya. In real facts, every part of each country also has a dissimilar name for both. In place of kebaya, each island or region will call the same thing with diverse words or combine it with some accessories. In Java, Bali and Sunda, people match it with kain batik (rectangular cloths with batik motif) which can be a plainly stamped cotton to elaborately hand-painted written batik embroidered silk with gold thread. In Lampung, the kain is the traditional tapis, an elaborate gold thread embroidered ikat with small mica discs. But in Sumatra, Flores, Lemata Timor, and other islands commonly, they work with kain of ikat and songket. Meanwhile, the sari is habitually used over a petticoat which is called as 'parkar' (परकर) in Marathi lahaṅgā or lehenga in the north. In the west, people use pavadai in Tamil, pavada (or occasionally langa) in Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Chaniyo, Parkar, Ghaghra, or Ghagaro. Term of shaya exists in eastern India. Generally, it will be fitted with an upper garment known as a blouse or ravika in the south and choli in somewhere
One of the things I found was The clothes worn by the men included loincloths or short kilts which were made from a long rectangular piece of animal skin or cloth which was worn between the legs and tucked over a belt. The men started to wear cotton shirts and shorts, and a headband They wore moccasins made of soft leather. The type of clothes worn by the women of the Hopi tribe were cotton dresses called mantas which were fastened at a woman's right shoulder, leaving her left shoulder bare. Early women’s clothes included a dark blue woollen blanket that was fastened above the right shoulder and tied with a belt at the waist. When Hopi girls reach womanhood, their hair was dressed in two large whorls at the side of the head in a squash blossom.
Hmong textiles are designed with a variety of geometric shapes and patterns. Shapes are regularly added to their dresses, headdresses, and flower cloths. During the Hmong New Year, men and women wear a traditional dress with a turban wrap or a rooster hat. The dress has a very conservative style; covering majority of the body of the man or woman. It is designed by adding embroideries and appliqués. The headdress is also a main part of the dress. Turban wrap is used as a rounded covering for the head, conversely the rooster hat is highly decorated and resembling the comb of a rooster. The flower cloth, or the Hmong word "Paj Ntaub", has been in the Hmong history for over two centuries. Flower cloths are embroideries contain mainly geometric designs and bright yarns. Hmong textiles are often embellished with bright yarns and are usually know as "story cloths." They were weaved to narrate different series of events: the villa...
As much as we may think our lives are so much different from others, there are many ways that they can be similar. I learned this in a novel called “The Other Side of the Sky: A Memoir” by Farah Ahmedi. Although the similarities of our cultures are there, the differences are obvious from the beginning. For example, the way we dress, what religions we believe in, and the food we eat. There are many different ways that our cultures compare, including our religion, how we eat, and our languages.
A man’s shirt and pants are European, usually worn with a traditional vest and sandals. Traditional hats are worn as well (Falconer, Kieran, and Quek 61-62). A woman’s outfit consists of a traditional hat and sandals. Their hair is usually tied up in long, thick braids. A colorful shawl is usually worn over a skirt and short jacket (Falconer, Kieran, and Quek 63).
To conclude, I would say that these two cultures are somewhat alike, but each has its own uniqueness and this it what makes the world interesting for us. Being able to learn about different cultures in this class is a good opportunity to open our eyes for what we have been missing out during this entire time.
...ococo patterns with henna paste, this act is also known as Mehendi. The groom wears a traditional sari while his bride is decorated in bright colors, flowers and yellow/gold jewelry, she also wears a women’s sari.
"Early India, the Asian Way of Life." History World International. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Mar. 2014. .
The short story “Clothes” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is about a young Indian woman, Sumita, and her cultural transition to America that is symbolized by her clothes and the color of her clothes. The traditional Indian attire for a woman is a sari and each one has its own purpose. Her clothes also indicate her progression from daughter, to wife, to woman.
Over time, there have been several aspects that have influenced these cultures and made them unique in their own ways. I believe the traditions and values that each culture holds is important when trying to learn and understand each. The cultures in Kenya and India share similarities and differences among families in context, marital relationships, and families and aging. These are all equally important to understand because this is the underlying beliefs and values these cultures have toward these life events the families may
“For as long as men and women have been wearing clothing, there has been a hierarchy based on garments. The clearest example arose when the sexes were segregated into skirts and pants: women would only wear dresses (a symbol of submission) and men would only wear trousers (proof of domination). Women’s clothing was created to impede and hamper movement (through tight or many layered skirts), while men enjoyed the ease and comfort of pant legs.” (Meza, Echazarreta) Women’s fashion throughout the ages can be used to trace the history of equality between men and women. As women achieved greater independence, they claimed the right to choose what they wore, and that included women being able to wear pants. There are three things that were instrumental in making it socially acceptable for women to wear pants, they include: the invention of the bicycle, WWII, and influential women.
The island of Bali is a city among the islands of Indonesia, located east of Java and west of Lombak in the Indian Ocean. As stated in “The Anthropological Romance of Bali 1597-1972,” Bali is “in the very center of the Indonesian archipelago” (Boon 1). This island is part of the largest nation in size and population in Southeast Asia.
Weaving is a skill that is considered valuable in many cultures. The people in Mexico, Indonesia, and Ghana each come from a tradition of weaving. The tradition of weaving has been passed down through many generations. There are similarities and differences that arise when comparing how each of these cultures weaves. Mainly the devices that they use to weave on vary, who is allowed to weave, and whom they are weaving for differs in each culture. The rules and standard of each culture ultimately determine how that culture goes about the process of weaving.
From a historic point of view, Western travelers had remarked on the slow pace of lifestyle and fashion change in Turkey and Persia. On the other hand, many people were of the opinion that the western culture is getting out of hand in terms of dressing fashion (Cumming 234). In most cases, change of fashion and dressing style took place hand in hand with economic and social changes. In the developing world, changes in fashion began with the coming of the whites in Middle East. Changes began in the 11th century when the Turks came to central Asia and Far East. In Europe, continuous change in clothing fashion is believed to have started in middle 14th century. It started by a sudden introduction of shortening and tightening of male garments, it further brought the introduction of trousers and leggings that were worn by men (Cumming 235). After the advent of change in men fashion, it was followed by changes in female c...
Clothing has been around for thousands of years; almost as long as the modern human has. At first, it served the practical purpose of protection from the elements; but, as life for early humans stopped being a constant struggle to survive, they started noticing how they looked and the concept of fashion began to take shape. These first few garments were typically dyed draped cloth that was pinned at the shoulder and/or waist. This was seen in many ancient civilizations around the world, Greek and Roman the most notable. Over time, clothing began to get more and more complex and formed to the body’s shape, eventually leading up to the tailored style we now have today. However, the sophisticated world of Haute Couture; or high fashion, can distinctly trace its roots to Paris during the mid-19th century. Clothing from there was thought to be superior to those from anywhere else, and women began to come from all over Europe just to buy dresses. This was probably due in part to one notable dressm...
The groom will wear many different outfits throughout the day of the ceremony. He will wear a Dhoti and some type of shirt until he arrives at the bride’s house. A Dhoti is an unstitched garment that tied to the waist and covers a majority of the legs. Upon arrival he will be wrapped with a sheet. When it’s time for the ceremony to the groom could be seen wearing a white silk suit, a sword and a turban but it may vary in different locations. The turban, or safa, can be worn with a tail-end or have white flowers suspended with strings; these flowers are called Sehra. In some areas, such as central and western India, a golden crest studded with stone is tied over the right side of a groom’s