EIC404 e-Portfolio: Clothing by Nadine Johansson https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl Cultural Perspectives in Malaysia | Nadine Binti Johansson Lars Bertil | 2022449784 | LG2431B en-us 2022-10-30 12:12:58 UTC 2025-10-02 19:49:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Table of Content nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2362011140 2022-10-30 12:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2362011140 Author nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2362962045 Name : Nadine Binti Johansson Lars Bertil
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]]> 2022-10-31 08:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2362962045 Element : Clothing nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2364788602 Traditional dress is a definition of ensemble garments and accessories that are rooted in the past and were worn by an identifiable group of people. The assemblage seems to be handed down constant despite the slight changes in colour, form, and material that are acknowledged overtime. Traditional clothing or costumes is a phrase that is used widely by both the general public and writers on dress. It evokes images of rural people that are dressed in colourful exotic clothing from a faraway past and place. Traditional clothing continues to be uncritically used into the twenty-first century despite the inadequate founding by researches and scholars.]]> 2022-11-01 11:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2364788602 i. Traditional Kebaya nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2365120104 Traditional Kebaya is known to have the meaning of patience in Javanese philosophy, based off various sources.  The fitted design that follows the shape of the body means that women must be able to adapt to situations and are able to take care of themselves. Besides that, the Kebaya has other meanings to it too such as women who wears the Kebaya has a gentle and patient nature. Based on historical research, it is said that the initial form of the Kebaya came from the Majapahit Kingdom, which are the clothes worn by the empresses and concubines of the king. Before the arrival of Islam, the Javanese society in the 9th century or so were familiar with the several terms of fashion.

]]> 2022-11-01 15:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2365120104 i. Jong Krabane nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2365121607 The ankle-length tube skirt is the most commercial style among the Malaysian Siamese women meanwhile the older generations of women wear the tradional ‘Jong Krabane’ which is a type of skirt made of hand-woven cotton gathered, rolled, and threaded between the legs. One of cultural expression that is presented in the Klong Yao performance is the traditional costumes. The central Thai culture is where the dressing styles are adopted from. 

The Northern Thailand fashion in the other hand, continues to be influenced by the tribal groups Thai-Lue, Thai Kern and Thai Yai. One of the styles that they use is indigo coloured blouses that are fastened on one side, and an ankle-length tube skirt. The tube-skirts that are colourful weaving down the middle and decorated hems are designed more gracefully and elegantly for formal occasions. ]]> 2022-11-01 15:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2365121607 i. Sinuangga nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2365127606 Kadazandusun is the largest indigenous group of Sabah, and Kadazan Penampang is the biggest sub-ethnic. Sabahans have iconic costumes that they wear to represent themselves which is very unique. Penampang costume may have basic trimmings and embroidery that looks a little plain compared to the other. However, like the Vietnamese Ao Dai and Chinese Cheongsam, simple things are neat and beautiful in its own way. This piece of clothing is inspired by the Sarong Kebaya. The costume consists of a long cylindrical wrap skirt and sleeveless blouse called ‘Sinuangga’ that is designed with gold trimmings running along the neckline collar, sleeves, and along the seams on the edges and along the middle on the back. There are also 20 or so gold plates that are called ‘Betawi’ buttons around the trimming on the neck area. Two to three sets of silver-dollar chains that are also known as ‘Himpogot’ and brass ring belts which is ‘Tangkong’ are worn around the waist and hip to emphasize the curves. Some Himpogot and Tongkang accessories are antiques that are passed down to the women in the bloodline as heirloom or wedding dowry, and they can even cost thousands of ringgits. ]]> 2022-11-01 15:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2365127606 i. Tengkuluk Tanduak or Tikuluak Tanduak nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2365127975 Tengkuluk Tanduak or Tikuluak Tanduak is a headdress that symbolises the Minangkabau culture in Negeri Sembilan. The headdress is shaped like a double-pointed horn, decorated with either gold ornaments or gilt brass. The full headdress of the Minangkabau women is usually worn in Adat Pepatih ceremonies, and it tells a fair amount of the person’s background and social status. The embroidered hat made by Balapak material cloth will reveal whether or not the womanis a Bundo Kanduang also known as Ibu Soko, as well as which clan and region she is from. According to Adat Pepatih traditions, Ibu Soko are highly respected female senior leaders of a clan. In addition, Negeri Sembilan is the only state in Malaysia that still practises the Adat Pepatih, which is a combination of practices and rules that govern various areas of social life that originated from the Minangkabau Highlands in Sumatra, Indonesia. Matrilineal customs are observed and women are held highly regarded. One of the most unique and visible aspects of the Negeri Sembilan Minangkabau culture is the colourful garments.

]]> 2022-11-01 15:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2365127975 i. Banat Tondu & Tapi Rinugading nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2365128165 Rungus of Northern Sabah is considered as the most “traditional” and unique tribe among all the Sabah indigenous groups. Rungus women wear dark bandeau that are designed with delicate hand-stitched patterns, a matching knee-length tube skirt and a slipover that drapes over the arms like sleeves. Horizontal bands filled with floating weft and embroidered motifs are decorated on the narrow upper zone of the bodice. Meanhwile, the lower part of the bodice is bejewelled with vertical bands.

For the women’s hair, it will be pulled back in a neat bun and decorated with:

·         Titimbok - a multi-colored floral headpiece
·         Sisingal - a thin band of beads tied together around the forehead
·         Rampai - a hairpin in that has two or three rows of folded pieces of colourful cloth strung together and in which it floats down to the nape

Rungus costumes for women are decorated with exotic accessories. Like for example:

·         Orot - a hip band that is looped with brass rings and antique beads 
·         Pinakol - two beaded shoulder bands worn diagonally across the chest 
·         Togkol - string of carnelian, glass and shell beads looped crossed over the shoulders
·         Sulau - necklace of old beads and a disc of white shell (giant clam) in the front and back

 The dress is “musical” too, by having many tiny brass bells attached to bottom hem line of their skirt, making delightful tinkling sounds when they walk or dance. 

]]> 2022-11-01 15:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2365128165 ii. nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2376474628 Across the Southern region of Thailand, the people wore dazzling coloured batik-patterned sarongs. Body fitting lace blouses are worn outside of the sarong with an open front. This famous look was influenced by the Malaysian ‘Yaya’. For Muslim women, they would wear a shawl and hijab that covers the head and shoulders.

]]> 2022-11-09 09:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2376474628 ii. nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2376697776 The Kadazan Penampang men’s costume in the other hand is influenced by the Chinese culture. It consists a very intricately woven headgear called ‘Siga’. The handwoven or embroided square cloth is folded to the shape of the peak of the Mount Kinabalu. ‘Siga’ is mostly worn by the men from the Kadazandusun ethnic group. Moreover, the clothing material that is used is usually black commercial fabric, while for ceremonial occasions they would use silk or velvet. The 'Siga' is supported by a 'Tupi' Sinikat' which is a circular hat of sturdy string made with the coil and tie technique. Then, followed by a 'Gaung', a long-sleeved shirt without embroidery, but instead decorated with gold trimming and gold buttons. It is paired with 'Souva' which is black trousers that comes with wide indigo-blue waistband and gold trimmings on the seam along the hips.]]> 2022-11-09 12:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2376697776 nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2384653008 2022-11-15 11:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2384653008 ii. Jawi Jangkep nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2384706776 Jawi Jangkep is a traditional Central Javanese dress that is usually worn by men. The traditional clothe consist of floral motifs and batik-patterned jarik cloth. The Beskap is an example of the Jawi Jangkep that is worn with Blangkon and Keris. Based on various sources, it is said that the Jawi Jangkep symbolises the meaning of life. According to the Javanese philosophy, this costume is known a Piwulang Sinandhi. The buttons that are on the Beskap clothing are also symbolises that all actions taken must be carefully considered. 

]]> 2022-11-15 12:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2384706776 ii. Destar nadinejohansson3680 https://padlet.com/nadinejohansson3680/aywxzczpwd6vupnl/wish/2384990409 The Minang male leaders dress in black velvet to symbolise leadership. Their outfits are decorated with ‘Minsie’ which is a gold or silver lining around the edges of the neck, sleeves and cuffs, to portray a democratic spirit. The other components that are also a part of the costume is the ‘Keris’, ‘Ikak Pinggang’ which is a ceremonial waist sash, ‘Destar’ a headgear, ‘Sasampiang’ which is Kain Samping and ‘Sarawa’ the pants. All of the components have their individual meanings to it too. It is also said that commoners are not allowed to wear the same designs of ‘Destar’ because it is only worn by royalty. Some other examples of royal attires are ‘Cilieng Manurun’ which is coastal king Destar, and ‘Destar Raja’ or ‘Destar Ameh’ also known as king destar. “The penghulu uses ‘Destar Gadang’ and ‘Desta Saluak Batimbo’.

For women, they own an attires that symbolises the wife who is the centre and core of the family. The clothing is called Limpapeh Rumah Nan Gadang which is also known as ‘pakaian adat’ for the Minang society.

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