Kain Tenun with Multi-Coloured Jalur Motif and Purple Panel

This kain tenun, a traditional textile cherished in the Malay Archipelago since the 15th century, features a multi-coloured jalur motif, which has long been associated with East Coast Malaysia (Pahang, Kelantan, Terengganu). Commonly worn by Malay and Indian men in maritime Southeast Asia, it serves as everyday attire and is used during religious activities like daily prayers. It is often paired with the baju melayu as a kain samping during festive occasions such as Hari Raya. It is traditionally secured around the hip or waist by tying it into a knot or wrapping it multiple times.

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