history Kebaya

Kebaya is the symbol of the identity of the Indonesian nation, which is a traditional Indonesian clothes, and kebaya outfit is hereditary in use since the days of empire in Indonesia. Kebaya which initially could only be used by women and women who have blue blood, but at this time along with the times can now be used by everyone in every layer of society. Although these changes Kebaya clothing materials and models but the resulting shape is still very strong with the classic characteristics kebaya Indonesia. Kebaya is made of a thin material that is worn with a sarong, batik, or other traditional knitted clothing such as songket with a colorful motif. Usually accompanied bustier and fabrics tapih pinjung with stagen. Baju kebaya worn by the duchess and the common people well as everyday clothing and ceremonial clothing.
        Kebaya origin of the word comes from the Arabic abaya which means clothes. Trust kebaya originating from China hundreds of years ago. Then spread to Malacca, Java, Bali, Sumatra, and Sulawesi. After acculturation which lasted hundreds of years, the clothing is accepted in local cultures and sensitivities. But in ancient times more identical Kebaya worn by the women of Java. Its type and model kebaya is different in each region that are scattered throughout Java. Central Java has its own kebaya, kebaya commonly used women java usually kebaya Solo / Surakarta. Solo is an area known as the royal palace and the region is still thick with the nuances of the kingdom. Kebaya is typical of Central Java in general is kebaya made of black velvet, brocade, or nylon.