...errr Kebaya what???
I've been a great admirer of textile, traditional costumes & cultures...
~learning more about them is such a pleasure!
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The Kebaya is a beautiful, usually translucent & embroidered blouse worn with a batik sarong by the ladies...it is a work of art, a labor of love, heritage...
A traditional costume that is timeless~
Here are more interesting facts about the kebaya from Wikipedia. The earliest form of kebaya was first came from the north of the Indonesian archipelago. The clothing type began to spread to Malacca, Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo and Sulawesi. After hundred years of acculturation, the garments have become adjusted to local customs and culture. Prior 1600, kebaya on Java island were considered as a sacred clothing to be worn only by members of the Javanese monarchy. During Dutch colonization of the island, European women began wearing kebaya as formal dress. During this period, kebaya, that was originally made from mori fabric, were modified with silk embroidered with colorful patterns. ~to read more click here
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I found this on-line-shop that ships internationally!
[range about US$70 - US$900 for the most elaborate]
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Here are more lovely close-up details
on the embroidery ~take a look:
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~a little trivia:
Singapore Airlines Stewardesses wear a rather more tight-fitting interpretation of the traditional Kebaya. Their Kebaya uniform, designed by the fame French haute couture designer Pierre Balmain in 1972
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" Ladies, you look so fabulousssss... "
~ whether traditional or the new & updated interpretation
of the Kebaya...I'm planning to get one while in Singapore.
I think wearing a Kebaya top & pair it with my favorite jeans
would be quite a fabulous look no?!
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~XOXO*
via Singapore
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-Pics via Betelbox,NyonyapendekMalaka,Travelasia.one.Yesterday.sg,Wikipedia.com
oh i LOOOOVE kebayas. they are soo elegant (: you're in SINGAPORE!! have sooo much fun for me! I miss it so much, well..maybe only the food (;
ReplyDeleteBe sure to eat at the many foodcourts and coffeeshops around. they usually have the BEST food (: xoxo
Love the workmanship and the colors!
ReplyDeleteGawgeous!
Pretty, pretty!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! The intricate and colorful detailed top paired with your favorite jeans and you are ready to go!!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful - so intricate! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThose are so STUNNING! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeletegreat post! very informative:) they are beautiful arent they, a lot of traditional things really catch my eye and i love that you love it! hehe x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely Kebayas. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are so elegant I love anything like this as they're so pretty =)
ReplyDeletewiki is good for info it's the first place for anything!
Love how much I've learnt from this post :)
Gorgeous work!! I bet even better in person.
ReplyDeleteThe Kebayas are stunning. So much spectacular detail. I adore them all, the blue towards the top is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWish I could stop by the bar in a gorgeous Kebaya and have a cocktail with you ♥
I am loving your posts from Singapore!
sounds like a nice look you should let us see a glimpse of it!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and femenine!
ReplyDeleteI love the Singapore Airlines Stewardesses's version of the Kebaya as well!
Beautiful post!
beautiful post darling x
ReplyDeleteThose are some faboo stewardess! Makes flying look good.
ReplyDeleteI love the intricate details of their tops... the embroideries are superb. Such a work of art! xoxo
ReplyDeleteso so gorgeous, im quite fond of traditional clothing as well. I love the pattern on this though :3 the details are so intricate and pretty
ReplyDeleteso traditional and beautiful!
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oh such amazing work of art! hope you're enjoying Singapore, darling! thanks for sharing! xo
ReplyDeleteI love the concept of designer uniforms. Armanit designs the Italian police uniforms, Ralph Lauren has designed the USA athletes clothing for the opening ceremonies in Vancouver, Valentin Yudashkin designed the Russian Armys uniforms, and I know there's more I'm not thinking of. I'm glad I don't have to wear a uniform, but if I did...any of these would be more than suitable.
ReplyDeleteoooh, i love! so nice compared to the drab colours seen around these parts! LOL!
ReplyDeletehope your trip is going well, missy!
it would be a fabulous look with jeans or leggings. so elaborate, feminine, and pretty.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, dear Lenore ;-)
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous embroidery!
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Aren't they beautiful. I have one and every time I wear I feel special!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a lovely time in Singapore! Cheers.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Simply Collette,
ReplyDeleteI am, still with a jet-lag though~
Thank you everyone!!
xo*
i know i could not make this look work, but these ladies look lovely!!!!
ReplyDeleteand you could rock this look like nobody's business!
ReplyDeleteespecially if benicio was at your side! :)
That would be the very best look if you ask me. I'm excited for you.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! Thanks for sharing what you see and do.
I WANT one! Wow...they are so stunning and beautiful. I would love to rock one in jeans too. I am seriously considering ordering one. gorgeous, thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous - definitely get one (or two ?)
ReplyDeleteLove the air stewardesses.
So glad you've got time to post. x
So beautiful! I love it.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous. And would look super cool with jeans IMO.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, kebayas are truly beautiful. I love traditional Asian costumes... such gorgeous workmanship. And that's definitely a different kind of Balmain bling in that last photo!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I love your profile picture. I never look cool like that no matter how hard I try. Second, these are such beautiful clothes. I wish I could wear a Kebaya!
ReplyDeletethese are stunning! the details are stunning and the women in the last photo just look so elegant!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I love the green and pink rosey one!
ReplyDeleteThey're so beautiful and intricate. How lovely!
ReplyDeleteThat would definitely be a fabulous look!
xo
my mom wears these! well every woman in my moms side.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, so pretty. Kebaya are works of art, each one. The Singapore airline stewardess uniforms are surely the most beautiful uniforms ever designed!
ReplyDeleteI think kebayas are sexy, without being overtly revealing. It really brings out a woman's figure!
ReplyDeleteKeep having a wonderful time and eating my fav foods!
Well, well, well! I have always admired the Singapore airline's stewardess uniform - so flattering and chic and they have had it for a long long time (since I was a wee thng in fact!) - and now I know why to all of the above - thank you! I love that brown Kebaya by the way too - I love it!! Great little potted history you gave us here sweetie!! XOXO's
ReplyDeleteSingapore airline stewardess' are just so elegant. I planned on buying batik while I was in Indonesia but totally forgot to put some Kebaya's on my list. Thanks for the little reminder :)
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