Kebaya - elongated clasp blouse with long sleeves. Is part of the traditional female attire Indonesia. Common in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Burma, South Thailand. This type of clothing appeared at the time of Majapahit Empire (1293-1520 gg.) And does not lose popularity until now. Originally Keba were only representatives of the royal family and the aristocracy, but over time this clothing in the wardrobe of the common people.
These shirts sewn from various fabrics: originally used silk, brocade and velvet, and today it is cotton, and nylon and lace, and other materials. Often the cab is made from batik. Keba can be translucent and dense, often their embroidered with gold thread, beads, silk, lace, decorated with seashells.
Kebaya hugs the body, but sits quite freely, its length can reach up to the knees. Gate round or V-shaped cutout can be up to his chest. Keba happen everyday and festive, in the central part of Java long kebaya velvet - a traditional wedding dress noble bride.