Traditional costumes of women in 10 ASEAN countries

06/03/2014

Traditional costumes are not only the cultural beauty of each country, but also enhance the beauty of the people of each country. Although convenient Western costumes are widespread and widely used, traditional costumes are still loved during holidays in Southeast Asian countries.

Sampot - Cambodia

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Women often combine Sampot with Chang Pong – a piece of cloth of any color used to wrap, covering the chest and leaving the upper abdomen exposed. Photo: Cambodiaguide.

The traditional Cambodian dress is similar to that of Laos and Thailand. The Sampot is usually a piece of cloth about 3 meters long and 1 meter wide, wrapped around the waist, extended and tied in a knot, then pulled up between the legs and secured with a metal belt. The Sampot is more like a pair of pants than a skirt.

Phasin - Thailand

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Phasin with low-cut bottom in heavily embroidered outfit. Photo: Wemagazin.

Traditional Thai clothing is divided into two forms: royal costume and common costume. The basic characteristic of traditional Thai clothing is that it is not tailored to fit the body. The basic costume is a skirt consisting of two or three pieces of fabric, sewn into a tube shape, wrapped around the waist and folded at the navel. Both men and women carry a cloth bag on their shoulders to carry personal belongings. Phasin can be plain, without any embroidery, but they are often patterned and colored in styles that distinguish regions or ethnic groups.

Born - Laos

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Dressmaking is a dominant art of the Lao people, a Lao woman learns to weave from a very young age. Photo: Laosclosing.

The traditional Lao costume is a simple tube dress, made of silk, silk, cotton or cotton thread, woven with delicate patterns as well as elaborate embroidery. A Sinh dress is often elaborately woven at the foot. Traditional clothing represents women of each ethnic group of Laos, beauty, charm and attractiveness in accordance with tradition.

Nyonya kebaya - Singapore

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Nyonya kebaya is often worn on formal occasions. Photo: Singhistory.

The Peranakans today are Chinese-Malay, also known as Baba-Nyonya, descendants of Chinese immigrants to Singapore in the last century. The highlight that the Peranakans still preserve from their ancestors is the Nyonya Kebaya costume. Normally, the Nyonya Kebaya costume is often hand-sewn with extremely delicate and meticulous stitches because it is the traditional costume of noble women.

Kebaya - Indonesia

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Exquisite costumes of Indonesian women. Photo: Fasion.

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Nowadays, Kebaya designers have combined this type of costume with some foreign costume designs to create modern Kebaya. Modern Kebaya has more diverse designs, materials and colors, Kebaya can be worn at weddings or other important events.

Baju Kurung - Malaysia

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Malaysians often wear their traditional clothes when there are special events such as 'Hari Raya' or when going to pray every Friday. Photo: Malaysiatour.

Baju Kurung consists of a skirt or sarong that extends from the hips to the heels and a long-sleeved blouse that reaches the hips or knees. A complete Baju Kurung is usually accompanied by a headscarf or long scarf that is draped over the shoulders or sometimes the head. Indian women usually wear a thin sari, while Sikh women wear a long silk blouse that reaches below the knees over silk trousers.

Thummy - Myanmar

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Myanmar people wear traditional costumes in daily life. Photo: Myanmardaily.

The dress for men in Myanmar is called Longyi, and for women it is called Thummy, which is similar to the Lao and Thai skirts. All wear slippers like Lao slippers. Both men and women only wear shoes when wearing Western clothes.

Ao Dai - Vietnam

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Attractive Vietnamese girl in graceful ao dai. Photo: Vmodel.

Since the 16th century, the Ao Dai has had its own journey alongside the changing cultural life of the Vietnamese people. The Ao Dai has entered poetry, music, painting, and life with its own beauty. The Ao Dai has also entered the fashion stories of each era. Vietnamese women always choose the Ao Dai on important holidays, especially the traditional New Year.

Baro't Saya - Philippines

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Philippine women's clothing originated from traditional Spanish dresses. Photo: Sakura.

Saya baro't is a traditional blouse with skirt pants. It originated from the Spanish occupation of the country, and has been the daily wear of most Filipino women for a long time.

Baju Kurung - Brunei

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The history of East Timor is reflected in the design and the cultural significance of different places also comes through them. Photo: Haslan.

Similar to the dress of Malaysian women, Bruneians wear Islamic costumes with headscarves that hide their hair and long dresses that cover their bodies.

Popular destinations associated with Asean countries:

Cambodia: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanouk Ville, Battambang, Kampot...

Thailand: Bangkok, Ayuthaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket...

Laos: Vientiane, Xieng Khuang, Savanakhet, Luang Prabang, Champasak...

Singapore: Sentosa Island, insect kingdom, wax museum...

Indonesia: Jakarta, Bali, Yogyakarta...

Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Melaka, Langkawi...

Myanmar: Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay...

Brunei: Kampong Ayer floating village, Istana Nurul Iman Royal Palace, Bandar Seri Begawan Mosque...

Philippines: Manila, Makati, Boracay Island, Cebu...

Vietnam: Ha Long, Hanoi, Sapa, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang...

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