Design by: Brigita Novalia The "kebaya" is a traditional garment widely known among women in Indonesia, typically worn on specif...
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| Design by: Brigita Novalia |
The "kebaya" is a traditional garment widely known among women in Indonesia, typically worn on specific occasions such as graduations, weddings, and official state events.
For urban women, the "kebaya" embodies multiple identities; it serves not only as national and regional attire but also reflects personal, gender, class, and multicultural identities.
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| Design by: Brigita Novalia |
Urban women articulate their identities through their choice of "kebaya", a process that reflects a dialectic and negotiation with prevailing societal values. Drawing on this theme, the author employs theories of identity and dress to examine the relationship between the "kebaya" and women.
