TYPES OF CLOTHES BY RACE IN MALAYSIA

Malaysia    is a beautiful country with diverse cultures and a rich history. People from different ethnic backgrounds have distinct sets of traditional attire that reflect their cultures. I wanted to share with you just how varied and beautiful clothes in Malaysia can be. Here are some of the more common ethnic costumes worn by Malaysians that show their vibrant cultural heritage.   As we know, Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country. Malays account for 54% of the total population, but also the major ethnic groups in Malaysia. Other ethnic groups including the Chinese, Indians and other ethnic minorities, including the Malacca Baba Nyonya, and the various indigenous ethnic groups in Sabah (such as Kadazandusun tribe, Rungus race, ethnic Bajau), as well as Sarawak's population (such as Iban, , Melanau tribe). Through this website, you will learn more about the different kinds of Malaysian traditional costumes which include Chinese, Malay, Indian. Let us go inside a...

what is Qipao ? cheongsam is a one-piece body hugging Chinese dress for women. This dress is also known as qipao in Mandarin Chinese and Mandarin gown in English. The often stylish and tight fitting qipao that is widely recognized today was historically created in 1920 in Shanghai. This dress was made fashionable by upper class and socialites women. About Qipao Cheongsam/Qipao is a stylish and elegant type of dress with high neck and slit on the side. This actually comes from China's Manchu Nationality. As a traditional dress in China, Qipao seems to be the wonderful blossom of the brightly colored fashion scene in China. Since Cheongsam Qipao has its unique charm so any woman who wear this is able to show their extraordinary grace. In early 17th century on Nurhachi had set up eight Banner System. Later on, he led the troops to Beijing and had overthrown Ming Dynasty. After several years, tube-shaped and collarless gown was developead and this was worn by both men and wom...

The Lungi: The traditional lungi oroginated in the south and today it is worn by men and women a like . It is simply a short lenght of material worn around the thighs rather like a sarong The Dhoti: The most ancient recorded indian drape is a dhoti. They require a piece of cloth wgich seems loner and larger than what was worn in the past, but their pleating is often simpler,and they are not adorned with belts any more. All dhotid  begin with the same basic closing. It is the only drape that doesn't start from one pallav but from the centre of the upper border. The middle of the cloth is tied around the hips. Each end of the the cloth is ten draped around the leg on its side.

In formal occasions Indian men wear the "kurta" , a knee-lenght shirt usually made from cotton or linen. The Indian men wear Sherwani,Lungi,Dhoti and Kurta-Pajama. The sherwani a coat like garment fitted close to the body, of knee-lenght or longer and opening in front with button-fastenings. Below  the men wear a garment of the lower part of the body.baggy and wide at the top tied with a string at the waist, and  tight around the legs and ankles.

Indians in Malaysia as with elsewhere in the world wear sarees, a cloth of 5-6 yards which is usually worn with a petticoat of a similar shade. It is wrapped around the body so that the embroidered end hangs over the shoulder, while the petticoat is worn above the bellybutton to support the saree, which can be made from a wide variety of materials. The Punjabi salwar kameez is popular with women from northern india, and is a long tunic worn over trousers with a matching shawl. The fabric imported from India,made of the best quality silk is used in making saris. The are two layers to a sari a long bright coloured "dress" decorated with colourful beads sewn on it to make it look more attractive, and a wrap, a piece of straight fabric draped around one shoulder which ties across the body around the waist area. Women with a high standing will have their clothing made from gold and silver thread with elaborate beading.

BAJU KURUNG  “Baju kurung” is a tradisional malay costume. It is a loose-fitting full length dress. Consisting of a skirt and a blouse. The skirt is made from a long cloth with folding on one side. The blouse is long sleeves and extends to between the hips and knees. Cotton is the most preferable “baju kurung’s “ type by everyone.  The early baju kurung was longer and looser. It was popularised in the late 19th century by Sultan   Abu Bakar of Johor . [3] [4] It has been reported that the baju kurung has "not only survived, but prospered" in modern Malaysia, pointing to its popularity during the Islamisation of Malaysia in the 1970s and 1980 s. The modern baju kurung commonly used lively colours and geometric patterns. Tradisionalists prefer fabric from peninsular Malaysia’s eastern states of Terengganu and Kelantan. Where the culture of batik and other hand-design fabrics is still strong.