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Sampot - Cambodia
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| Women often combine Sampot with Chang Pong – a piece of cloth of any color used to wrap around and cover the chest, leaving the upper abdomen exposed. Photo: Cambodiaguide. |
The traditional attire of Cambodia is similar to that of Laos and Thailand. A sampot is typically a long piece of cloth, about 3 meters long and 1 meter wide, wrapped around the waist, extended and tied with a knot, then pulled up between the legs and secured with a metal belt. A sampot is more like trousers than a skirt.
Phasin - Thailand
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| Phasin's lower body in the dress is heavily embroidered. Photo: Wemagazin. |
Traditional Thai clothing is divided into two types: court attire and commoner attire. A fundamental characteristic of traditional Thai clothing is that it is not tailored to fit snugly. The basic outfit consists of a skirt made 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 shoulder to hold personal belongings. Phasin can be plain, without embroidery, but they usually feature patterns and colors that distinguish them by region or ethnic group.
Sinh - Lao
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| Sewing and weaving is a dominant art form among the Lao people; a Lao woman learns to weave from a very young age. Photo: Laosclosing. |
Traditional Lao clothing is a simple tube skirt, made of silk, satin, cotton, or cotton yarn, woven with delicate patterns as well as intricate lace embroidery. A Sinh skirt is often elaborately woven at the hem. Traditional clothing represents the women of each Lao ethnic group, their beauty, charm, and attractiveness befitting their traditions.
Nyonya kebaya - Singapore
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| Nyonya kebaya are typically worn on formal occasions. Photo: Singhistory. |
The Peranakans today are of mixed Chinese and Malay ancestry, also known as Baba-Nyonya, descendants of Chinese immigrants who came to Singapore in the last century. A notable feature that the Peranakans still preserve from their ancestors is the Nyonya Kebaya. Typically, the Nyonya Kebaya is handcrafted with extremely delicate and meticulous stitching, as it was the traditional attire of aristocratic women.
Kebaya - Indonesia
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| Elegant traditional clothing worn by Indonesian women. Photo: Fashion.  |
Today, Kebaya designers have combined this type of garment with some foreign designs to create modern Kebaya. Modern Kebaya has a wider variety of styles, materials, and colors, and can be worn at weddings or other important events.
Baju Kurung - Malaysia
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| Malaysians often wear their traditional clothing for special occasions such as 'Hari Raya' or for Friday prayers. Photo: Malaysiatour. |
Baju Kurung consists of a skirt or sarong that extends from the hips to the ankles and a long-sleeved top that reaches the hips or knees. A complete Baju Kurung outfit often includes a headscarf or long shawl draped over the shoulders, sometimes covering the head. Indigenous women typically wear a thin sari, while Sikh women wear a long silk tunic that extends past the knees over silk trousers.
Thummy - Myanmar
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| People in Myanmar wear traditional clothing in their daily lives. Photo: Myanmardaily. |
In Myanmar, men's attire is the Longyi, while women's clothing is called the Thummy, similar to the skirts worn in Laos and Thailand. Everyone wears sandals, like those in Laos. Both men and women only wear shoes when wearing Western clothing.
Ao Dai - Vietnam
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| Vietnamese women look charming in their elegant ao dai dresses. 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, art, and daily life with its unique beauty. It has also become part of the fashion stories of each era. Vietnamese women always choose to wear the ao dai on important holidays, especially the traditional Lunar New Year.
Baro't Saya - Philippines
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| Filipino women's clothing is based on traditional Spanish dresses. Photo: Sakura. |
Saya baro't is a traditional robe with a skirt-like bottom. It originated during the Spanish occupation of the country and was the everyday attire 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 the various places also shines through them. Photo: Haslan. |
Similar to the attire of Malaysian women, Bruneians wear Islamic clothing with headscarves to conceal their hair and long garments to 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, the insect kingdom, the 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...
