Baju Melayu

Baju Melayu is a traditional two-piece Malaysian clothing made of cotton, now often made ​​of a cotton polyester blend.

Translated, the name means " Malay shirt". Except on special occasions, such as the Festival of Breaking the Fast ( Hari Raya Aidilfitri ), Malay men wear it especially during religious celebrations and also in prayer. In Malaysia, there are some deviating from the normal pattern of Bajus models, such as the Johor - style.

The Johor design bears the name of the Teluk Belanga while refers to the original design with Cekak Musang.

Appearance

This long sleeve shirt is usually with three pockets (one chest pocket ) and a 1 to 2 cm high stand-up collar fitted. Man buttoning it with five non-integrated buttons. The simple, long trousers have no pockets and side, according to the hip circumference, buttoned close.

In the Malaysian state of Johor is similar to the collar, worn by the women counterpart of Melayus Baju, Baju the Kurong. The top shirt halves are held together with a single button in a loop. The round collar rests on the shoulders of the wearer.

Support ways

Usually stuffs you the shirt into the pants at hip level and contributes a rock -like substance ( Samping or the simpler sarong ) over the shirt. For wedding occasions, the headgear Songkok and wedding shoes Capal are also common. If all these garments to each other in color, as well as Fabric- fit, is defined as the costume in Malay as sedondon.

Sources / Links

• Pahang - Delights - site about Malay culture - Baju Melayu

• Culture ( Malaysia)
• Kostümkunde (Asia)
• Men's Clothing