Kebaya; Popular and Traditional Images

We have just celebrated Kartini's day when we noticed that most of women from girls-kindergarteners to adult women wore Kebaya. As we know that kebaya which has come to symbolize the emancipation of women in Indonesia through the figure of our proto-feminist, Raden Ajeng Kartini,  has become our national dress since the Procalmation of Independence day by President Soekarno on August17, 1945.  Formerly, Kebaya features are a tight fitting blouse that enhances the torso of the woman; the fold-back collarless neck and front opening; long sleeves; and the type of semi-transparent fabric. However, now as the the time change, Indonesian fashion also develops and it gives some influence in creating kebaya. Now we can find many variations on kebaya, some mix and match on the material till the embroidery detail. The beauty of kebaya is undeniable, for all women in our nation wear kebaya. As we can see kebaya is worn by a wide range  of women from our former president, Megawati Soekarnoputri to jamu street vendor. Many designers have helped to promote the kebaya not only as a important part of Indonesian clothing history but as a very beautiful item of clothing that Indonesian women are proud to wear. So Ladies, be confident and proud of wearing kebaya because it not just wearing a functional piece of clothing but also wearing a symbol of Indoneia’s cultural history which represents national symbolism and high fashion too !!!

Well, here are the pictures of kebaya which are shown the popular and traditional images :)