Traditional Clothing for West Kalimantan
Indonesia is an
extraordinary island nation. The islands that spread from Sabang to Merauke
gave birth to a rich and diverse culture. Cultural manifestations such as
regional dances, folk songs, traditional house to traditional clothes. For
traditional clothing, Indonesia has a variety of cool and unique fashion
styles. One fashion style that is quite unique is traditional clothing from
West Kalimantan.
The uniqueness of
traditional West Kalimantan clothing lies in the material made of Ampuro or Kapuo leather. These two these are known for their very high fiber
content. How to make it by hitting it in the water then drying and decorating
it for use. Another uniqueness is a complement to traditional clothing worn by
clothes, namely Enggang feathers.
This bird it self is a typical Borneo animal and is already rare.
West Kalimantan traditional clothing between
women and men is different. Men’s traditional clothes are known as King Baba. In Dayak language, King means
clothes while Baba has male meanings. King Baba was a garment like a vest made
from kapuo bark. Usually men complete their appearance by using headgear with
Enggang feathers, knee-high pants to a cloth wrapped around the waist like a
belt.
While traditional
clothes for women are known as King
Bibinge. King Bibinge uses the same basic ingredients, namely kapou bark.
Even though the method of use and material are the same, traditional clothes
for women look more polite with clothes covering the chest. To maximize
appearance, women usually complete it with stagen (a kind of corset in the form
of a long cloth wrapped around the abdomen), subordinate cloth, and various
knick-knacks such as beads, enggang feathers to necklaces and bracelets. Both
types of clothing are always worn well when undergoing daily activities such as
hunting, farming, or during traditional ceremonies. Both of these clothes are
still used mainly by the Kubu Dayak ethnic who still live in the interior and
survive nomadically.
So many explanations
about traditional clothing from West Kalimantan. Thank you J
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