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Strength and Unity: Didiet Maulana’s Paralympic Kit Design
(Images courtesy of Instagram/ Didiet Maulana) Just a few short months ago, all eyes were on one of the world's biggest sporting events,...
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Fashion
The Nusantara Bulletin
Nov 6, 20234 min
Culture to Combat With Prajurit Estri and the Condroso
Image Credit: Sketch from 'Mighty Women in Java, 18th-19th Centuries' by Peter Carey and Vincent Houben, originally sketched in the era...
Arkananta Aliyya Wicaksono
Oct 15, 20233 min
From Tradition to Trend: The Revival of Kebaya Janggan
Image courtesy of Gadis Kretek (2023) Traditional Busanas of Indonesia When the topic of fashion is brought up in modern Indonesia, we...
Denisa Mayari
Sep 17, 20233 min
Traveling Traditions: Tracing Kain's Timeless Tale
Long before the advent of modern bags and luggage, our Indonesian ancestors demonstrated remarkable ingenuity in utilizing kain...
Syiva Zahra
Aug 8, 20233 min
Unlocking Tanimbar Island's Handwoven Tenun
Nestled within Indonesia's Maluku Province, the enchanting Tanimbar Islands beckon with their captivating allure, including their...
Fiadhira Rasyah
Aug 4, 20235 min
Democratisation of The Royal Wedding Maquillage: Yogyakarta’s Paes Ageng
Yogyakarta, renowned as a major cultural hub of Javanese society, serves as a significant reference point for the people residing in...
Syiva Zahra
Jun 23, 20233 min
Ulos: The Living Embodiment of Batak People's Cultural Identity
The Batak people of North Sumatra, Indonesia, attach immense cultural and social value to the traditional textile known as Ulos. It...
Syiva Zahra
Jun 10, 20233 min
Threads of Tradition: The Story of Sarung
One of Indonesia's traditional attires deeply rooted for generations is the sarung. The sarung holds immense cultural significance in...
Denisa Mayari
May 28, 20233 min
Beyond Fashion: Kebaya and the Feminine Power
For centuries, the kebaya has maintained a captivating symbol that holds profound significance for Indonesian women. It embodies grace,...
Denisa Mayari
May 14, 20233 min
Balancing Tradition and Transformation: Baju Bodo Through the Ages
Image credits: Priyo Oktaviano The fabric of Indonesia's culture is intricately woven into every thread of the traditional clothing worn...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Apr 19, 20233 min
From Royalty to the Masses: The Sacred Parang Motif
The Parang is one of Indonesia's oldest and most significant batik patterns. It derives its name from the Javanese word "pereng," meaning...
The Nusantara Bulletin
Mar 16, 20232 min
Jumputan: Nusantara’s Fabric
Jumputan is a type of Indonesian batik that is made using the tie-dyeing method instead of the traditional wax resist method. The term...
Syiva Zahra
Feb 24, 20233 min
The Versatility of Pending
Indonesia has an unimaginably rich cultural heritage. Both of the country's clothing and jewelry have their own unique qualities and...
Syiva Zahra
Feb 12, 20233 min
Suntiang: A Crown that Speaks Grandeur
(Image credits: theAsianParents.com) On special occasions like weddings or cultural events, headpieces have evolved into one of its...
Syiva Zahra
Feb 2, 20233 min
Cultural Diversity in Batik Lasem
(Image credits: goodnewsfromindonesia.com) Being our nation’s identity, batik is highly valued among Indonesians. The cloth was used...
Denisa Mayari
Jan 12, 20232 min
The Symbolism of the Balinese Subeng
Jewelry serves as more than just an accessory or status symbol. For the Balinese, jewelry can have symbolic value.
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