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UDENG BALI: Traditional Headband

    Many people around the world think of Bali as a separate country. While it's true that Bali's fame often eclipses that of Indonesia as a country, Bali is in fact just a small island located between the isles of Java and Lombok . Bali, like many of Indonesia 's other islands, is renowned for its rich culture and tradition.   Udeng Bali is a headband worn by the Balinese for prayer and for traditional rituals and customs. Udeng is not merely a headband, but also embodies a philosophy. Its right side is taller than its left side, suggesting the kneeling of humans in accordance with the darma yakti dharma on the right side and the adharma on the opposing left. In response to tourism's development in Indonesia, and Bali in particular, and as part of the emerging market for tourism related merchandising, udeng has become the visitors' favorite souvenir, often purchased as proof that they have been to Bali.The Balinese gamelan'...

Blangkon: Symbol of Great and Eternal Cultural Work

    Javanese people life image is never detached from its cultural viscosity. Wherever and no matter where, the Javanese always keep the meaning and deep philosophy in every aspect. Behavior, thought patterns and even the taken decisions, if possible, should be based on the values of life that showing Javanese characteristics. If we take a look from the traditional attributes worn by the Javanese, there are many things we can learn. Completeness of the outfit for example, Java has a special characteristic of traditional outfit that is also owned by other regions in Indonesia .   Each man or woman wears his/her outfit harmonized to the Javanese identity itself. The women style their hairs when they are wearing the traditional outfit, while the men's traditional outfit is completed with a head cover as the accessories. If we notice it, its function is merely as a cover not for protecting head from the sunlight or some sort of. It is more...