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Archive for March, 2010

Kebaya is a traditional blouse worn by Indonesian and Malaysian women made from thin material worn with a sarong, batik, or other traditional knitted garments such as songket with a colorful motif.

Believed kebaya originated from China hundreds of years ago. Then spread to Malacca, Java, Bali, Sumatra, and Sulawesi. After acculturation that took place hundreds of years, the clothes received in the local culture and norms.

Prior to 1600, on the island of Java, kebaya is worn clothes that only the royal family there. During the period of Dutch control of the island, European women began wearing kebaya as formal dress. During this period, kebaya changed from only using mori fabric using silk with colorful embroidery.

Similar clothing called “mistress Kebaya” was first invented by the people of Malacca. They wear gloves and shoes with beautiful beaded called “kasut Manek”. Now, the mistress kebaya undergoing renewal, and is also popular among non-Asian women.

Separate from the traditional kebaya, fashion designers are looking for ways to modify the design and making kebaya became more modern clothing. The modified kebaya can even wear it with jeans or a skirt.

Marriage is a process that is very sacred rituals and privacy, therefore, necessary preparation for make it successful. Wedding clothing for the ceremony or reception need to be prepared long before the day of marriage for the execution can be performed in accordance with the desired. There are a few tips that can be followed from several sources related to wedding dress selection.

Before the bridal fashion choices should

* Consult with your family before choosing the right outfit at the time of the covenant and your wedding party.
* Choose a custom wedding dress or the appropriate style.
* If you’re buying make sure the model, colors and sizes according to both partners.
* If you want to make your own, make reservations far fashion days before your event take place.
* Make sure the clothes fitting a few moments before the clothes you used to avoid changes in body shape or weight measurement error.
* If funding is limited, you can rent a wedding dress instead of buying new because traditional wedding dress usually only be used once and can not be used everyday.
* Consultation with the wedding organizer or a person who has competence in the field.
* Choose your wardrobe / wedding dress that has a color that makes you and your partner seem authoritative. Of course, tailored to your bridal.