Malay dress
The Royal tengkolok of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia, is made from songket and adorned with a headpin of gold and diamonds. The fold design from Negeri Sembilan is called ikatan dendam tak sudah and remains a popular style even today.
The Malays have a long tradition of wearing elaborate costumes indigenous to their own culture, and have always worn them with pride. The rich colours, motifs, luxurious fabrics and the way clothes were worn displayed status and their celebration of beauty. Traditional styles are still worn today for everyday as well as more formal wear.
- Information in the full article includes
- Traditional style for men
- Traditional dress for women
- Royal dress