Baju Kurung History

TRADITIONAL ATTIRE Historically, baju kurung supposed to be related with the dress 'djallabiyah ' which originated in Egypt, where it is interpreted as a loose shirt. It is difficult to prove exactly since when baju kurung was first created and used by the Malays. The question of who is first to produce and wear baju kurung arises because in its original form has been used by various ethnic groups in the archipelago. Based on some of the information;

Archjadi Judi (1986), baju kurung was introduced in Indonesia by Muslim traders and India. However, the deduction is also believed that this shirt has received a Middle Eastern influences like tunic shaped neck incision, the neck shape is first used by the ancient Arabs.

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 Baju Kurung Pahang

Baju Kurung Pahang or known sabagai Baju Kurung Pahang Riau reveal the history between Riau and Pahang state. Although Riau and Madhya Pradesh are the two states are far apart, political and socio-cultural relations that prevailed during the days of the Malacca Sultanate was evident with the creation of this dress cuts, also known as Baju Kebaya Gown Shopping or Turkey. Unlike pesak baju kurung, both sides of the Baju Kurung Pahang Riau connected berpesak fluffy hanging snicker. This high collared shirt once worn very interesting with seven or nine items button
BAJU MELAYU In general, the male Malays basically wear traditional costume that is known simply as "Baju Kurung", or loosely translated as "Enclosed Dress".
Although Baju Kurung is the name for the attire for both male and female, in ordinary language, the female dress is referred to as "Baju Kurung", while the male dress is referred to as "Baju Melayu".
Two versions of the Baju Melayu styles are popular and commonly worn in Pahang and Malaysia.
One is the Baju Kurung Teluk Belanga and the other is the Baju Kurung Cekak