This type of clothing depending on the situation and condition of the wearer and activities to do, for example for official events or to be worn in daily activities.
1. The origins
Clothing is a cultural symbol that marks the development, acculturation, and cultural distinctiveness. Clothing can also be a marker for provoking the community, including Riau Malay traditional dress. Traditional clothes in Riau Province consist of daily official clothing and apparel/custom clothing. Daily clothes worn every day, either by children, adults, and the elderly.
The everyday clothing worn for daily activities, for example when working in the fields, playing, to the sea, in the home, as well as other activities. This type of clothing for women, grouped into women's clothes and children's clothes adult women (O.K. Nizami Jamil, et al. 2005:15-16).
While the official clothes or traditional clothes worn on certain occasions with regard to official events or custom event. Colors, shapes, and custom clothing model is determined based on the philosophy of Riau Malay containing certain values.
Riau Malay society still holds the Customs intact. The indigenous influence felt in the attitude and behaviour of the majority of society, especially in rural/interior. Riau Malay custom bersendikan custom was Islamic jurisprudence (M.A. Effendi, 2004:9).
Islam and Malay custom interplay which then formed a new culture, one of which is reflected in the clothing worn. In addition, clothing and jewelry not just to meet the requirements or the usefulness of the aesthetic, but also contains a certain spirit. The spirit pervading the value of gratitude and honesty of life (Siti Zainon Ismail, 2004:34).
2. Colour of garments.
The colors are very dominant in Riau Malay community is a golden yellow, moss green and blood red bird, color is the color that has been passed down hereditary since the ancestors of the Malays in this Sassy Yellow Earth.
The color of the third lay on the altar veil veil-Riau Malay in a customary marriage event or the greatness of the Malay culture.
a. the color of moss green,
symbolizing fertility and faithfulness, obedient and submissive, against religious teachings.
Clothing color moss green used by clans of the nobility, Tengku, and Wan, Mr.
b. golden yellow Colour,
symbolizing greatness and authority and splendor and authority of golden yellow Color at the time of the Kingdom of Siak, Riau Lingga, Indragiri and the Pelalawan is a ban on color and taboo for commoners if wearing it. Who wears a golden yellow color is the Sultan or King of a land of Malay kingdoms. Royal consorts or wives of the Sultan wore a golden yellow on the Royal ceremonies.
c. Black,
symbolizing fidelity, fortitude and responsible and honest. The black dress worn by the great men of the Kingdom and grandfather in a ceremonial Royal greatness.
d. the red blood of birds,
symbolizes the heroism and bravery, obedient and faithful to the King and the people. The color red from the blood of birds emit brilliance.
6. The values
The values contained in the Riau Malay traditional outfits are as follows:
a. the value of Tradition
Clothing worn in a traditional ceremony has become a tradition for many years. This has been the hallmark of uniqueness and a community. From custom clothing worn, then it can be learned about the traditions of the societies concerned.
b. preservation of Cultural Values
Clothing is one of the products of modern culture that is increasingly growing day. Custom clothing which is currently widely used Riau Malay community is a cultural heritage that should be preserved. Preserving the traditional clothing of the same meaning with preserving the wealth of Malay culture.
c. Social Value
Clothing became a symbol of a certain status markers become someone. In addition, through the values that it contains, a Malay outfit also means as a medium to bring together a community. Social values that appear for in the traditional clothes pinned particular meanings that are assessed and interpreted by the people.
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