Nyonya Kebaya
Chapter 1- Introduction
A Kebaya is a traditional blouse dress combination that originates from Indonesia and worn by the women in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Burma, Singapore and southern Thailand. In Malacca, Malaysia, the nyonya kebaya is worn by the Baba and Nyonya culture. The nyonya kabaya is a beautiful, translucent, figure-hugging embroidered blouse. It is a work of art, a labour of love, a heritage and a traditional costume that is timeless. For an attire to any occasions, it is elegant, feminine, alluring, sensual, glamorous, and fasionable for all ages. The word Nyonya is defined from Portuguese language, Dona means woman. However the word Kebaya is defined from Arab language, Abaya, means clothing. The origins, history of the Nyonya Kebaya and comparison between the types of Nyonya Kebaya are stated in Chapter 2 in details. However in Chapter 3, there is a few analysis of acknowledgement of younger generations towards Nyonya Kebaya.
Chapter 2- Background Information
2.1 Origins of Nyonya Kebaya
The true origins of the Kebaya is not clearly known with some speculating that is brought over by the Portuguese and others claiming that it is from Chinese origins which spread and evolved. The earliest form of Kebaya, at least in this region, emerged from the Indonesian islands and was exclusive, at the time to the Javanese monarchy. Through time, in each country the kebaya has evolved and developed differently, and has absorbed different influences and has rightfully acquired a unique identity of its own. In Malacca, Malaysia, the kebaya nyonya is mainly worn by the Baba and Nyonya culture. The Baba and Nyonya is the marriage between Chinese and Malay religion during the past time.
2.2 History of Nyonya Kebaya Southeast Asia is made up of colossal number of ethnic cultures, including the Nyonya. Nyonya is a name used for the culture of the early Chinese immigrants in Malacca on the Malaysian Peninsula, they later increased with the British straights
A Kebaya is a traditional blouse dress combination that originates from Indonesia and worn by the women in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Burma, Singapore and southern Thailand. In Malacca, Malaysia, the nyonya kebaya is worn by the Baba and Nyonya culture. The nyonya kabaya is a beautiful, translucent, figure-hugging embroidered blouse. It is a work of art, a labour of love, a heritage and a traditional costume that is timeless. For an attire to any occasions, it is elegant, feminine, alluring, sensual, glamorous, and fasionable for all ages. The word Nyonya is defined from Portuguese language, Dona means woman. However the word Kebaya is defined from Arab language, Abaya, means clothing. The origins, history of the Nyonya Kebaya and comparison between the types of Nyonya Kebaya are stated in Chapter 2 in details. However in Chapter 3, there is a few analysis of acknowledgement of younger generations towards Nyonya Kebaya.
Chapter 2- Background Information
2.1 Origins of Nyonya Kebaya
The true origins of the Kebaya is not clearly known with some speculating that is brought over by the Portuguese and others claiming that it is from Chinese origins which spread and evolved. The earliest form of Kebaya, at least in this region, emerged from the Indonesian islands and was exclusive, at the time to the Javanese monarchy. Through time, in each country the kebaya has evolved and developed differently, and has absorbed different influences and has rightfully acquired a unique identity of its own. In Malacca, Malaysia, the kebaya nyonya is mainly worn by the Baba and Nyonya culture. The Baba and Nyonya is the marriage between Chinese and Malay religion during the past time.
2.2 History of Nyonya Kebaya Southeast Asia is made up of colossal number of ethnic cultures, including the Nyonya. Nyonya is a name used for the culture of the early Chinese immigrants in Malacca on the Malaysian Peninsula, they later increased with the British straights