Traditional Clothing of Orang Asli and their Belief System by Aizat azman https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh Indigenous Culture - Orang Asli group en-us 2016-10-11 15:00:23 UTC 2023-01-20 01:34:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Traditional Orang Asli Clothes. aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129838769 Orang Asli clothing are mainly composed of natural materials. Because they mainly reside in the forest, their clothes are made out of things that are available to them. Their clothes are made out of tree bark and also skirts that is woven from strips of grass. They also wear hat gear that is made out grass, woven into intricate details.]]> 2016-10-11 15:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129838769 aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129842086 As you can see below, dried grass is made into skirts, and also hats that is woven into different designs.]]> 2016-10-11 15:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129842086 aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129843300 The hats are made of tree bark that are pulled apart and the made into a fabric. Which is then made into designs for the hat.]]> 2016-10-11 15:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129843300 aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129844322

he outside layer is made out of dried grass. This are the materials that makes a traditional skirt.
]]> 2016-10-11 15:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129844322 aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129845713 Example of a cedar wood bark turned into a cape.]]> 2016-10-11 15:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129845713 Belief System for Orang Asli aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129846241 The belief system of Orang Asli has a lot to do with superstition. They mainly practice animism, which is the belief in souls in nature.

They have a lot of rules or in Malay is ' Pantang Larang'. For example marriage with close cousins are not allowed and they bride and groom must be from a different area or village.

They belief that certain things will either bring them good or bad. So, they avoid the things that can bring bad omen all together. Also, they believe that a number of immortal superhuman beings live in the stone pillars and below the earth. Some were once humans and they occasionally return to earth and appear in people’s dreams. Semang shaman are known as hala. They can be either male or female and often act as healers and receive some training through their dreams

They belief in ritualistic things that can help them them and avoid bad things. For examplec. They believe that turtle shells can expel elephants, and if turtle shells were to be spoken bad about, it can bring a bad omen.]]> 2016-10-11 15:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129846241 aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129852796 Turtle shells are used in many ways to expel bad omens. It is a highly regarded thing in the culture of Orang Asli.  Semang shaman are known as hala. They can be either male or female and often act as healers and receive some training through their dreams

Also they believe that the world is settled on the back of the shell. 

]]> 2016-10-11 15:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129852796 aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129853966 'Kerala Ikan Teruan' is the head of snakehead fish. It is hanged on the doorway of houses to expel bad omens or intentions from entering the house.]]> 2016-10-11 15:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129853966 aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129855488 Cendawan Gajah is used in rituals to ward of strong winds and also storms.]]> 2016-10-11 15:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129855488 aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129857699 Durian Hutan or as they call it 'Durian Apa Apa' is used to ward of demons and malaysian folklore ghost called ' toyol ' ]]> 2016-10-11 15:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/129857699 Traditional Head Gear aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/130000349 Bride and Groom]]> 2016-10-12 00:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/130000349 aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/130000608 2016-10-12 00:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/130000608 Mas aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/130000914 The mask are believed to represent their ancestors spirits. Worn during religious rituals especially during Hari Moyang festival. ]]> 2016-10-12 00:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/130000914 aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/130001264 2016-10-12 00:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/130001264 Mah Meri clothing aizatomfdl https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/130003858 Dancers wearing outfits performing traditional dances to invite the spirits to join in their celebration.]]> 2016-10-12 01:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aizatomfdl/o4cbma6vhiuh/wish/130003858