Indonesian Traditional "Kebaya"

        In many parts of Indonesia, the kebaya is seen as a strong nationalistic symbol and has been strongly supported as a symbol of identity for Indonesian women by prominent figures throughout the nation's history.
Recently, this traditional dress has become recognized internationally as it is used as the uniform for flight attendance (stewardesses) on Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Garuda Indonesia.
"Kebaya" is the national identity of Indonesian women . The national identity is not determined by the price, but it is determined according to the authenticity and culture of the nation. If kebaya used hereditary, then it can be an important aspect in preserving the culture of Indonesia and it also can explore our culture.
 

Woman that wear "kebaya" will look morel and feminime. However kebaya has many disadvantage, it is very restrict the movement of women. Bung Karno did not approve the use of clothes that are too confine and imprison the movement of women, so that they are not free and nimble. In fact, because women also participate in the national revolution, women must be seen free and deft. "They must have an independent spirit," said Bung Karno. The meaning of the word above is kebaya severely restricts the women's movement, as kebaya is very tight and make a woman difficult to move. But as time goes, the kebaya has been modified according to the development of globalization. So, kebaya that used to be open, tight, warm and itchy become kebaya that is very comfortable, not "jadul" and more fashionable.
According to Anne Avantie (a kebaya designer whose name is already well known by the national and international fashion community) kebaya should not be interpreted literally as a dress. However, it should be interpreted that kebaya is the identity and pride of Indonesian women.
So as the Indonesian people (especially women), we should be proud of  kebaya. The women in Indonesia should continue to conserve kebaya, even if they could have to explore our culture abroad. We do this so that our children and grandchildren can still see and use the kebaya.