https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm By: Nur Fatin Farina Binti Mohd Kamal - LG2431B (2023184751) en-us 2023-04-09 19:28:27 UTC 2026-03-01 06:05:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1f2-1f1fe.png 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2573957863 Hello and welcome to Farina's padlet! :D Being a country with a multicultural population, Malaysians are generally very aware of the fact that our cultures are extremely diverse. The appreciation for our traditional clothing, however, might be in danger of dwindling as time goes on. It is hoped that by reading this padlet, readers will learn more about and develop a greater appreciation for Malaysian traditional clothings. ]]> 2023-05-01 16:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2573957863 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2573978188 1. Baba Nyonya
2. Iban
3. Kadazan
4. Orang Asli
5. Sikh]]> 2023-05-01 17:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2573978188 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2573981054 This Padlet mainly focuses on traditional clothings of five out of the many cultures in Malaysia: Baba Nyonya, Iban, Kadazan, Orang Asli and Sikh.]]> 2023-05-01 17:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2573981054 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574015467 The history of Baba and Nyonya ethnic group, also known as Peranakan Chinese, is believed to begin in the early 16th century. According to Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum (2017), upon arriving in Malaya from their home country, some immigrants started to adopt the local culture and intermarried with the locals. Thus, from this, the Peranakan ethnic group, including Baba and Nyonya, was created. Further information regarding the origin of Peranakan Chinese can be found in the article above! ]]> 2023-05-01 17:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574015467 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574033203 In this ethnic group, Baba refers to the men, and Nyonya to the women. While Babas still wear their original clothing, Nyonyas have largely adopted and been influenced by Malay culture.]]> 2023-05-01 17:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574033203 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574034755 2023-05-01 17:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574034755 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574078959 I. Kebaya blouse
- a translucent top typically made of voile, a sheer, lightweight plain-woven fabric available in a variety of shades and colours.
- frequently adorned with sulam, or embroidered motifs such as flowers, butterflies, phoenixes, dragons, insects and even people.

II. Sarong skirt
- a skirt with batik designs that are either drawn by hand or machine printed.
- intricate floral, bird, and butterfly motifs, as well as geometric and checkered patterns, can be found on the batik fabrics.

III. Kasut Manek
- "kasut manek" or "manek shoes" are intricately beaded and stitched slippers.
- an accessory to complete the whole outfit. 

]]> 2023-05-01 18:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574078959 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574082966 LokChuan is a traditional Chinese attire worn by Babas. It is made up of a long-sleeved silk jacket that is typically worn with a matching pair of a loose-fit trousers.]]> 2023-05-01 18:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574082966 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574084030 2023-05-01 18:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574084030 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574088219 2023-05-01 18:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574088219 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574093093 2023-05-01 18:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574093093 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574119080 The Ibans were also known as Sea Dayaks. Most usually reside in Sarawak, quite a few in Sabah and some in west Malaysia. ]]> 2023-05-01 19:04:12 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574119080 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574125223 Ngepan Iban is usually worn during Hari Gawai or Pekit Kumang celebrations, weddings, as well as other ethnic events. Ngepan used to be more complicated during ancient days. However, it has evolved over time with the creativity of its people. ]]> 2023-05-01 19:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574125223 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574135521 There are various accessories an Iban woman can wear, from sugu tinggi to selampai, marik empang and more. While wearing ngepan, the selampai and marik empang serve to conceal the women's breasts. Click on the article above to read more on Iban women's traditional clothing!


]]> 2023-05-01 19:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574135521 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574139869 This is a headpiece made by hand from sliced bamboo and rattan that has several pointed tops and is embellished with long hornbill feathers. For extra information, ketapu in Iban language means hat. ]]> 2023-05-01 19:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574139869 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574145591 Tanggui, or also known as Tanggi, is basically a sunhat made from palm leaves.]]> 2023-05-01 19:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574145591 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574148827 This educational video is complete with step by step on how to wear Iban traditional costume while also mentioning the names of the items which can be very helpful for the viewers.]]> 2023-05-01 19:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574148827 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574149205 2023-05-01 19:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574149205 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574162995 Of all the indigenous groups in Sabah, the Kadazandusun ethnic group has the largest population. They also go by the name Kadazan and speak a language with many dialects known as the Kadazan language.]]> 2023-05-01 19:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574162995 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574172370 The Gaung shirt is a velvet shirt that has long sleeves but no embroidery. These days, gold buttons and trimming are frequently accessorised together with the shirt. ]]> 2023-05-01 20:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574172370 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574176959 Siga is a Kadazan headwear that is handwoven using dastar cloth. It can be twisted of folded in various ways.]]> 2023-05-01 20:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574176959 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574180196 Sinuangga is the traditional clothing for women in the Kadazandusun culture. It is also made of velvet cloth with gold linings. Usually worn during Harvest Festival or Tadau Kaamatan, this clothing is also frequently used in the culture's beauty pageant, Unduk Ngadau. ]]> 2023-05-01 20:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574180196 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574183864 Unduk Ngadau is a beauty pageant held during the Harvest Festival in May. This festival is held anually and the contestants will demonstrate various traditional clothing from the Kadazandusun culture. This, in a way, helps to promote the appreciation for the traditional costumes among the Kadazan people itself, and also others. ]]> 2023-05-01 20:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574183864 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574185250 2023-05-01 20:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574185250 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574186259 2023-05-01 20:18:38 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574186259 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574192847 Orang Asli, in Malay language, means 'original people/person'. There are various tribal groups in the Orang Asli ethnic, totalling in 19 sub-groups. For administrative purposes, the tribes have been divided into three main groups: the Negritos, the Senoi, and the Aboriginal-Malays.]]> 2023-05-01 20:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574192847 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574198789 To begin, Malaysia holds the record for having the biggest population of Sikh people in Southeast Asia. This is due to the colonial period where Sikhs arrive in Malaya to work under the British army. ]]> 2023-05-01 20:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574198789 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574205331 The majority of the clothing worn by the Orang Asli ethnic group is made of natural materials. This is because they had to rely on forest resources to survive since they were primarily located there. ]]> 2023-05-01 20:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574205331 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574207101 These headwears are made of tree bark, where they are woven into different designs. ]]> 2023-05-01 20:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574207101 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574209452 Orang Asli mainly uses dried grass to create and design their skirts for women. The cape, which is also made from the same material, can also be made by cedar wood. ]]> 2023-05-01 20:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574209452 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574211189 The male population of Orang Asli uses a loincloth, or chawat/cawat as their clothing. It is also, again, made from natural material that is pounded tree bark. Rattan belts are also used to attach knives for the men to carry around. However, these type of clothings are rarely worn anymore nowadays.]]> 2023-05-01 20:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574211189 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574220647 2023-05-01 21:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574220647 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574222893 Sikh women in Malaysia also share the traditional clothing with the Punjabi culture, which is the Punjabi dress or also known as Salwar Kameez. The blouse is designed to be long, with special designs on them. The salwar trousers usually come with an elastic waist and pockets, which I personally find very useful as a woman myself. The outfit is completed with the shawl draped over the shoulders or around the neck. ]]> 2023-05-01 21:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574222893 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574225398 Turbans are very common seen worn by Sikh, especially in men over women. The headwear holds a very significant value in their culture.]]> 2023-05-01 21:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574225398 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574227521 For formal events, Sikh men typically dress in a kurta and trousers. The long, knee-length shirt is typically made of cotton or linen. Though, nowadays, kurta is widely worn not only by the Sikhs, but by Malays as well in Malaysia.


]]> 2023-05-01 21:18:45 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574227521 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574228652 Their attires here are very stunning and we are also able to see the traditional clothings worn by this lovely couple. ]]> 2023-05-01 21:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574228652 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574254643 2023-05-01 22:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574254643 2023184751 https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574272014 2023-05-01 22:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/2023184751/n6jwtn33axqgsenm/wish/2574272014