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BUSANA TRADISIONAL BAJU BODO BUGIS
Istana Puri, Jalan Kota Raja Shahbandaraya (Kg. Jawa)
41000 Klang,
Selangor
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Introduction and history
Baju Bodo Bugis is one of the Bugis traditional garments in Selangor which was brought by the Southern Bugis who migrated to this state. Baju bodo are loose and cut in squares, with the sleeves reaching only the elbows, worn by brides, upper class ladies and dancers.
Bodo bridal wear is made from silk or beaded songket. A tailor’s skill and creativity style the attire with delicate lace. But it doesn’t end here, gold-coloured accessories are incorporated by the bride, worn top to toe, adding to elegance and luxury.
Dancers of Poja, Patenun and Madupa Bosara, the Southern Sulawesi Bugis dances, wear these fabrics when performing.
Characteristics and Meanings of Baju Bodo Colours
The colours worn at weddings show the age or status of the wearer.
• Orange is worn by girls aged 10 to 14 years old.
• Red is worn by those ranging from 17 to 25 years.
• Purple is worn by widows.
• White is for shamans.
• Green is worn by the upper-class and are now the chosen color of choice for Bugis weddings.
SOURCE: Interview with Mr. Mohamad Romazi bin Nordin on 26th September 2023, from 2:30pm to 6:00pm, at Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Selangor.
Baju Bodo Bugis is worn to maintain the cultural identity of the Bugis community.
SOURCE: Interview with Mr. Mohamad Romazi bin Nordin on 26th September 2023, from 2:30pm to 6:00pm, at Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Selangor.
Baju Bodo is made from silk, called Lipa Sabbe or Lipa Garusu. Lipa is the silk sarung with neat folds on the sides like a fan. Thus it is worn first before the blouse where its sides will be tucked into the sarung to enhance the creases and folds of the fan-like pleats. Some accessories are:
- Crown (Bando)
- Flowers pinned into the hair bun
- Kalung Panjang Pecah Sembilan, or dokoh (Geno Ma Bule), tiered necklace that drapes down your chest.
- Bracelets (Tigero Tedong)
- Earrings (Bangkarak)
- Belt (Salipi).
SOURCE: Interview with Mr. Mohamad Romazi bin Nordin on 26th September 2023, from 2:30pm to 6:00pm, at Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Negeri Selangor.
Reference Source
i. Bahan Bacaan :
Saleh, N.S Rosli , M.S., Syamsuri, A.S (2022) Budaya Masyarakat
Bugis Dalam Aspek Perkahwinan, Komunikasi dan Makanan Warisan. Kajian Malaysia:
Journal of Malaysia studies, 40(2)
ii. Tokoh:
Temu
Bual bersqama Encik Mohamad Romazi bin Nordin pada 26/9/2023
Location
State JKKN Contact Information
Ahmad Zaimy bin Mohd Yusoff
Cultural Officer
Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Selangor
Tingkat 6, Menara Korporat,
Kompleks IDCC Shah Alam
Jalan Pahat L 15/L, Seksyen 15
40200 Shah Alam,
SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN
03-5543 1654 /1763
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