Customary Clothes of Aceh

Customary Clothes of Aceh

In Indonesia consists of 34 Provinces with different customs, languages ​​and customs. One of the physical forms of regionalism is customary clothing. Like other parts of Indonesia, Aceh also has customary clothing. Customary clothing in Indonesia generally has a philosophy or story behind every piece of clothing. Likewise with traditional clothing Aceh. Traditional clothing has a value and philosophy deep enough, Here's the explanation....


A. Aceh Custom Clothes for Men
Each regional outfit is generally made for men and women. Both models are different.
Color
The color of Aceh's customary clothing for men is black. Black color depicts greatness. When an Acehnese uses the black customary clothing, the person is considered to be wearing a great dress. In contrast to in other regions or countries. The black color is used in an atmosphere of mourning.
In special occasions such as a custom or marriage ceremony, every Acehnese male must wear a black suit with either a shirt or pants. Should not wear clothes with other colors. But for regular occasions of course may use clothes according to taste.

Parts of Custom Clothes for Men :
Traditional Acehnese Clothes for men consist of several parts and additional accessories. At least the customary clothing of Aceh for men consists of five parts:

1. Clothes
In Aceh the shirt is called "bajee Meukeusah". Bajee for men should be black, long sleeves and collar like Chinese collar. In the collar that has a gold embroidery.

2. Pants
In Aceh the pants are called "siluweu" or "luweu". Sileuweu is black and made of cotton.

3. Cap (Kupiah)
Because thick with the values ​​of Islam, in customary clothing Aceh there is a cap. The customary copies are known by the name of meukeutop. These copies are different from ordinary skill caps. The color is diverse and the shape is oval to the top.

4. Fabrics
The Acehnese know him as " Ija Krong". Cradle wrinkled to the waist is about 10 cm above the knee. "Ija Kroeng" or questionnaire cloth used is certainly different from the sarong in general.

5. Rencong
Rencong is a typical Aceh sharp weapon. This weapon was used against the Dutch in the past. Rencong tucked into the front waist of men. The head of the rencong should stand out. Hence also called rencong meupucok, or rencong that there is a head.


B. Acehnese Traditional Clothes for Women
Color
The color of Aceh's customary clothes for women is different from that of men. For women the colors used are brighter like red, green, yellow or other. But the color of the pants that are used remain black. In the present day, there have been many modifications so that the color of the pants is sometimes no longer black.

Sections of Customary Clothes Aceh for Women

The Aceh customs clothing section for women is as follows:

1. Clothes (bajeee)
As mentioned earlier, the clothes used by Acehnese women are red, green or yellow. But the most frequently used is red. Her shirt was a long-sleeved shirt.

2. Pants (sileuweu cekak musang)
Pants that are used the same as a man, black. But much because there has been a modification on the model, the color of pants on the customs of Aceh for women not just black.

3. Fabrics (Ija Kroeng)
The use of sarongs in women is different from that of men. If the sarong in a man is wrapped around 10 cm above the knee, then the women should be lowered down the knee. Types of questionnaires in men and women are generally the same.

4. Jewelry
Jewelry and knick-knacks used by women in traditional clothing quite a lot. Even practically from head to toe. Jewelry used, among others, bun, crown or known as patham dhoi, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and various other typical trinkets of Aceh. Usually the most prominent is the crown on the head of a large enough and high along with a large necklace and made of real gold or imitation.

Well, this explanation about customary clothes of Aceh both for men and for women. Traditional clothing typical of Aceh today is generally only used when there are traditional ceremonies, such as wedding ceremonies (worn by the bride), or during Saman dance performances.

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