GLAMOUR! THE JAVANESE BRIDE LOOKS ON FIRE

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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.