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Batik Shirt

It is such a common sight to gentlemen sporting a suit at formal events. Those who like a bit of local touch on their style, on the other hand, often...

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Q&A with POYA Boutique

1. How do you see traditional Malay fashion fitting in with urban life? Was it difficult balancing the classic elements and modernity? From what we see, the current younger generation...

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Keeping Malay Fashion in the Family

Keeping tradition alive is akin to preserving the flames of a fire. Sharifah and her daughter Adilah work very hard to preserve the fire that is Malay traditional wear through...

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Solusi Pakaian Tradisional

POYA bawakan idea busana klasik kontemporari sambil mengekalkan keayuan wanita melayu yang sofistikated. Sedar atau tidak, kekayaan adat dan budaya yang terdahulu telah mewariskan kita dengan gaya hidup yang penuh...

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A Day With POYA – Kurung & Kebaya Affair

Empat wanita dari latar belakang dan profesion berbeza dipilih untuk menggayakan koleksi klasik jenama POYA yang terdiri dalam pelbagai potongan. Petang itu riuh sebentar di Ara Damansara dengan kehadiran empat...

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The Diversity of Malay Traditional Wear

Home to people of different races and religions, Malaysia is blessed with diversity that brings about various cultural elements. Such rich ethnic influences inspired a lot of things and one...

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The Different Types Of Baju Kurung

The outfit known as baju kurung, worn by both Malay men and women, was originally called Baju Kurung Teluk Belanga. The baju kurung’s namesake was a place called Teluk Belanga,...

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What is Malay Traditional?

Before the 20th century, Malay women still wore kemban (sarungs tied above the chest) with shawl draped over their shoulders. However, Malay royalty used much finer hand-loomed textiles and intricate...

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