Baju Tradisional Melayu is the traditional clothes of the Malays, especially Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung. In addition, it also includes Baju Kebaya, Celana, Kain Sarung, Samping and Shawls.

The history of the clothes of the Malays began because they already had the skill to make clothes from bark through the evidence of stone found. It is believed that the application stone was used as a punch for bark so that it becomes soft and thin and can be used as a shirt.

Time after time, the development of Malay clothes changes according to current developments and as a result of the influence of Indian, Chinese, Arab and European traders. The elements of civilization from the east and the west are processed and combined into a diverse and beautiful and unique culture. Men’s clothing that is still popular until now is Baju Melayu while women’s clothing that is still popular includes Baju Kurung, Baju Kebaya Panjang, Baju Kebaya Pendek, Baju Kurung Kedah and Baju Pahang. In addition, there are also clothes that are considered classic such as Puteri Perak, Cik Siti Wan Kembang, Baju Menora and Baju Minangkabau.

For the Malays, clothes play an important role as something that is very valuable and highly praised. Therefore, many expressions use the term ‘used cloth’ to describe the value that a person has. For example, the expression ‘if the cloth is worn badly, the character of the person is bad’.

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