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Marriage is a sacred procession. The procession of marriage also rich with culture. Marriage has meaning in each step and the cultural value gives to each generation. Each region in Indonesia has its own ritual procession, traditional clothes, and traditional make-up looks. Married by using Javanese culture needs more preparation, especially in using the gown. The modern Javanese gown is always chosen by the Javanese bride rather than the original gown which was used in every generation. The modern Javanese gown is more legit, but it is not making the cultural value on its left behind.

             A tradition for celebrating marriage in Indonesia has rules. The ceremony has a spiritual value. It is pure and has its own philosophy. The traditions and rules of marriage in each region of Indonesia are different. It is influenced by the culture, adat istiadat, legend, and also the condition of society. We can see it through the customs, accessories, and makeup which are in unity that cannot be separated.

            In this era, society is easier to accept the culture from the outside which gives modernization. Then, the fashion industry develops so fast. Many styles of clothes create creatively, just like the beautiful bride gown of Indonesian. But in this part, we would like to talk about the beautiful bridal gown of Javanese in Indonesia. The gown has many styles and colors. Not only the gown, but the beautiful make-up looks are also on fire and gorgeous. So beautiful! Let’s talk about this.

            Here are some beautiful Javanese bride gowns. They mention five gowns below, as follows:

• Karigaran

 

This gown uses black velvet fabric. This kind of fabric gives shiny effect, glamour, and elegant clothes. On this gown, the gold threads have main identity from Central Java.

• Batik

Batik is one of traditional fabric from Indonesia which is made by hand. It is already well-known in the world. On this part of gown, batik is used like a skirt. It is called Sinjang, Nyampit, Jarik or Sewek. It depends on which region of Java that you live.

• Jawi Jangkep

This wedding gown is from Central Java. The gown is also called black Beskap. It is for the top of gown. Then, for the skirt uses Sinjang, Nyampit, Jarik or Sewek. There are two kinds of Beskap. by using the flower motif or not. However, the flower motif always used by Abdi Salem or people from middle level.

• Basahan

 

This type of gown is usually used by bride from Central Java also.  The bride wear Sanggul which is called Paes Ageng. The bride gown is called Kemben. Then, batik is used for the skirt as Sinjang, Nyampit, Jarik or Sewek.

• Kebaya

For this type of gown is so familiar by everyone. Kebaya is not only wear on wedding day as a gown for the bride. But it is also wear by the women in Indonesia for certain occasion. The picture shows above is a bride from Sunda. The crown on her head is called Siger Sunda. The thing which is wear inside of Kebaya called Kemben. Then, for the skirt is used Batik as Sinjang, Nyampit, Jarik or Sewek, just like Javanese bride.

Well beautiful! I am sure that you know about the modern bride Javanese wedding gown now. How glamour they are! It is time for you to hunt for it properly with no worries. You must make sure that the gown for you is suit and comfortable. You must also make sure that you are not making the uniqueness of the traditional of our culture fade on your special wedding gown.

 

 

 

 

References

Fitri, F. N., & Wahyuningsih, N. (2019). Makna filosofi dan fungsi tata rias pernikahan Jawa di daerah Surakarta. Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Humaniora, 3(2), 118-134.

WeddingMarket.com. (2020, 29 June). Karakteristk Gaun Pengantin Adat Jawa Modern. Retrieved from April 6^th, 2021 from https://weddingmarket.com/artikel/gaun-pengantin-adat-jawa-modern.

 

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On this content, I would like to share about hijab styles become legit for the Muslim women in Indonesia. So Ukhti! Hope you enjoy reading it.

            Indonesia is a country where is Muslim people live like the majority. The identity of Muslims can be seen in how the person looks from their style in using clothes, especially women. Muslim women can be recognized from what they wear. The Muslim women will be recognized while wearing hijab to cover their hair and wearing long clothes to cover their body, usually called baju kurung. Many trends for the clothes of Muslims are hits nowadays, especially for women. The Muslim women’s style is being concerned in society. The data of theconversation.com (2019) explained their survey in 2014 that was around 63,58% of 626 Muslim women respondents already wore hijab and only 4,31% of women respondents would not wear hijab. From it, it can be seen that the increase of women who wear hijab got a big deal in wearing hijab.   

            In few years, the hijab style on fashion become legit for Muslim women in Indonesia. This thing makes Muslim women realize that the hijab is becoming a priority. The Muslim women who wear modern hijab can be called ‘Hijabers’. You can find their posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or path. They usually post that on their social media by wearing clothes that match with their hijab in a good combination, so they look more awesome and creative in various styles. It gave different perceptions in the past few years from the society which made the hijab style was monotone. 

            The development of the hijab style in fashion is amazing. It becomes a trend that makes Muslim women are being more consumptive. There is a reason behind it. In 2011, there is a hijab community that exists in the fashion industry in Indonesia such as Great Muslimah, Syar’i Life Style, Indonesia Hijab Bloggers, Hijab Speak, and Hijaber United. They give the new paradigm to society that the hijab can be stylish and fashionable, but it still obeys the norm of Islam. Because of the hijab community, the hijab becomes more popular in fashion and becomes the lifestyle of Muslim women in Indonesia.

    There are three kinds of hijab styles in Indonesia, they are:

1. Simple hijab

        

        This hijab size is short, the size length up to shoulder only. It has many colors and styles. This kind of style is so popular and used by around 70% of Muslim women. The simple hijab style can be wear for some occasions, such as going to campus, chilling with friends, hang out in a cafe, and etc. 

2. Syar'i Hijab

        This hijab is wide and covered the top of the body. The colors of this hijab usually white, black, and brown. However, some of the women wear any colors they like to wear. Most people called it as Hijab Syar’I, based on Islam’s rule. This kind of hijab style is used around 10% by Muslimah in Indonesia. This style can be wear on any occasion, such as in Muslimah gathering, going to campus, and etc.

3. Modern Hijab

        This kind of style has many variations and colors. The price of it is around 50 thousand to a million rupiahs to make your style becomes modern, you just need to combine the clothes and hijab properly with the right color. This style can be wear in any occasion, such as coming to a wedding party, friends' gathering, and etc.

From now on, Muslim women in Indonesia will more confident in their style while wearing hijab. They will look more fashionable and trendy if they are good in mix and match the clothes with hijab in good style. They can source many styles of wearing Hijab through Google. Then, Google will show them best regarding their needs.

             So Ukhti, have you choose your style of hijab best today? Make sure that you choose your best style and be confident while wearing it. Have a nice day, Ukhti! ^_^

References

Theconversation.com. (2019, 22 February). Hijab di Indonesia: Sejarah dan kontroversinya. Retrieved on April 1^st, 2021 from https://theconversation.com/hijab-di-indonesia-sejarah-dan-kontroversinya-112029

Virga, R. L. (2018). Representasi gaya hidup wanta muslim Indonesia dalam iklan televisi. PANANGKARAN: Jurnal penelitian agama dan masyarakat, 2(2), 207-2017. Retrieved on April 1^st, 2021 from https://media.neliti.com/media/publications/300509-representasi-gaya-hidup-wanita-muslim-in-a59115ba.pdf.

Kompasiana (2015, 24 June). Tren Hijab di Kalangan Wanita Indonesia. Retrieved on April 4^th, 2021 from https://www.kompasiana.com/shofifz/551ff90f813311612c9df958/tren-hijab-di-kalangan-wanita-indonesia#