Petrova Olga

Traditional Indonesian Clothing and Modernity. Batik and kebaya

ЮГО-ВОСТОЧНАЯ АЗИЯ: АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ РАЗВИТИЯ, 2020, №1(46), 483-493

 
Annotation: Indonesia is the largest island state, each of the provinces has their unique traditional costumes. Indonesian culture has been influenced by many religions, including Christianity, Islam, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism for centuries. Despite foreign influence, various regions have retained their indigenous cultures. Different ethnic groups still wear their historical outfits and practice ethnic rituals. Styles of traditional dress are still inseparably connected with the prestige and power. Traditional clothing has not remained unchanged in design, but reflects an individual choice in aesthetics and lifestyle, in the face of rapid changes.

Keywords: Indonesia, traditional clothing, kebaya, batik, ethnicity, identity