Weaving Tradition and Modernity: On the Essence of Baju Melayu

Kerol Izwan, Editor, musotrees

08-Apr-24 18:00

Weaving Tradition and Modernity: On the Essence of Baju Melayu

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Tonight, we're bringing you a festive Hari Raya show about the nuances and intricacies behind the culture of Baju Melayu. Together with Kerol Izwan, we cover the differences between today’s mass-produced Baju Melayu and its more traditional counterparts, what to lookout for when purchasing a Baju Melayu, as well as the modern expressions of this iconic attire.

Image Credit: Haziq202, Shutterstock

Produced by: Sudais Ferhard

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan

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Categories: culture, History/Heritage, markets, fashion

Tags: baju melayu, hari raya, tradition, fashion, style, tailor,

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