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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...
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Wastra + Warisan
Arkananta Aliyya Wicaksono
- Oct 15
- 3 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
- 3 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
- 3 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
- 5 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
- 3 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
- 3 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
- 3 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
- 3 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
- 3 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
- 2 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
- 3 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
- 3 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
- 3 min
Cultural Diversity in Batik Lasem
Batik Lasem, also known as Batik Laseman, is a historic batik fabric with an abundance of patterns and hues, that represents the acculturati
Denisa Mayari
- Jan 12
- 2 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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