national Costumes of ASEAN Member States

 

Brunei

Brunei's national dress is similar to the national costume of the Malaysian man, the men's dress is called Baju Melayu, the woman is called Baju Kurung, but the Brunei woman is dressed in brightly colored clothes. It is usually clothing that covers the body from head to toe. The men are dressed in long-sleeved shirts. The shirt is knee-length. Wear long pants and wear a sarong. Reflecting a conservative social culture Because Brunei is a Muslim country Therefore must be dressed fully and modestly.

Cambodia

The national dress of Cambodia is called Sampot, or handmade Cambodian sarongs, comes in loose and fitted styles. Put on the shirt around the waist The fabric used is usually made of silk or cotton. Or a combination of both Sampongs for women are similar to those found in Laos and Thailand, and there are many types of sampungs that differ according to the Cambodian social class. If used in daily life, the material is inexpensive Which will be sent from Japan Popular to make a transverse pattern If it is a luxurious type, it will weave silver and gold threads.

Indonesia

Indonesia's national dress, called Kebaya, is the Indonesian national dress for women. It is characterized by a long sleeved shirt with a button-down front and the shirt is colorful Lace openwork embroidery As for the sarong used to be a batik sarong Men wear batik shirts and trousers or Teluk Beskap, which is a combination of Javanese short robes and sarongs. And wear a sarong when at home or perform a prayer at a mosque.

Laos

Lao women wearing sarong And wearing a long-sleeved cylinder shirt For men, dress is usually universal. Or wear lounging Wearing a outerwear with seven buttons Like a royal shirt of Thailand.

Malaysia

Men's suits are called Baju Melayu (Baju Melayu), women called Baju Kurung (Baju Kurung), consisting of long-sleeved shirts and trousers made of silk, cotton or polyester with a blend of cotton. The women's dress, called Baju Kurung, consists of a long-sleeved robe. And long skirt.

Myanmar

The Burmese national dress, called Longyi, is a sarong worn by both men and women. On special occasions, men wear a Chinese mandarin collar shirt and a collarless robe. Sometimes they wear a headdress called Guang Baung as well, while Burmese women wear a buttoned shirt called Yinzi or a buttoned shirt called Yinbon and a shawl over it.

Philippines

Men wear long pants and shirts called barong Tagalog, which are sewn from pineapple fabric, with the shoulders, stand-up collar, long sleeves at the cuffs, and the cuffs are embroidered. The women wear long skirts. Wear a cream-colored shirt with short sleeves raised up over the shoulder like a butterfly wing called balintawak.

Singapore

Singapore does not have a national dress of its own. Because Singapore is divided into four main races: Chinese, Malay, Indian and European, each has its own national dress, such as the Malay women in Singapore. Wear a kebaya (kebaya). The shirt is colorful. Lace openwork embroidery If you are Chinese Would wear a long-sleeved shirt, a Chinese collar, hidden buttons Wear long pants The shirt can be made with plain colored fabric or Chinese gauze.

Thailand

For a woman's dress, it is Thai Chakri dress, a Thai dress that consists of a sabieng Use a raised cloth with a foot or a whole body, a skirt with a raised front. With a man carrying a Thai belt The upper part is a file. Will it be sewn together with the skirt in one piece? Will have different shawls Open one shoulder Shawl Leave the hem at the back as long as you see fit, the beauty lies in the fabric, the stitching and the shape of the beautiful people, using the accessories as beautiful as the occasion at night For men's suits are Wear a royal shirt.

                                              

Vietnam

The Vietnamese national dress, called Ao dai, is the national dress of Vietnam that consists of a fitted silk dress over trousers, which is often worn at weddings and important ceremonies. country It looks like a Chinese Cheongsam. It is now a very popular dress with Vietnamese women. Vietnamese men are dressed in Ao Yai clothing at weddings or funerals.