Songket

Songket or sungkit is a type of traditional Indonesian weaving originating from Sumatra. Songket is classified in the brocade family. Songket is woven by hand using gold and silver threads. Metallic metal threads woven into the fabric create a brilliant sheen effect. This cloth is often used in traditional events and symbolizes high social status. Now, songket is increasingly popular to combine with modern styles without losing its traditional values.

Songket Palembang Songket Palembang known as one of the most luxurious songkets, Palembang songket has geometric motifs with fine gold thread. Usually used in traditional events such as weddings.	Songket Minangkabau Minangkabau songket comes from West Sumatra, this songket has motifs that reflect Minangkabau philosophy, such as the Rumah Gadang motif, flora or fauna.	Songket Melayu Songket Melayu is often found in Riau, Jambi and Kalimantan. Its characteristic is motifs inspired by nature, such as flowers and leaves.
Songket Bali Songket Bali displays traditional motifs typical of the Island of the Gods with bright and striking colors, often used in traditional ceremonies.	Songket Sambas Sambas songket from West Kalimantan, Sambas songket has a simpler but still elegant motif, usually used in traditional activities of the Sambas Malay community.	Songket Lombok Songket Lombok originating from West Nusa Tenggara, this songket is often made by the Sasak people with various motifs and colors, reflecting daily life and local culture.

Tips & Tricks

How your songket look more fashionable and cool

Add a Modern Jacket or Outer
Combine songket with a denim jacket, blazer or long outer for a casual to semi-formal look. The modern exterior provides a contemporary touch without losing the elegance of the songket.

The Right Accessories
Choose simple accessories such as a small necklace, earrings, or clutch in a neutral color. Avoid accessories that are too flashy so they don't compete with the songket motif.

Use Modern Shoes
Heeled sandals, flat shoes, or even sneakers can be an attractive pair for songket. Sneakers give an edgy impression, while heels emphasize an elegant appearance.

Pair with a Kebaya Top
Songket is usually used as a complement to the kebaya as a skirt, with the right color and motif selection, songket is very suitable for use with the kebaya.

Experiment with Color
Choose tops or accessories with colors that match or contrast harmoniously with the color of the songket cloth. For example, gold songket cloth can be combined with a black or white top for a classic look.

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Source : Popbela Orami, Wikipedia

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Songket

Songket Palembang

Songket Palembang known as one of the most luxurious songkets, Palembang songket has geometric motifs with fine gold thread. Usually used in traditional events such as weddings.

Songket Minangkabau

Minangkabau songket comes from West Sumatra, this songket has motifs that reflect Minangkabau philosophy, such as the Rumah Gadang motif, flora or fauna.

Songket Melayu

Songket Melayu is often found in Riau, Jambi and Kalimantan. Its characteristic is motifs inspired by nature, such as flowers and leaves.

Songket Bali

Songket Bali displays traditional motifs typical of the Island of the Gods with bright and striking colors, often used in traditional ceremonies.

Songket Sambas

Sambas songket from West Kalimantan, Sambas songket has a simpler but still elegant motif, usually used in traditional activities of the Sambas Malay community.

Songket Lombok

Songket Lombok originating from West Nusa Tenggara, this songket is often made by the Sasak people with various motifs and colors, reflecting daily life and local culture.

Tips & Tricks

How your songket look more fashionable and cool

Add a Modern Jacket or Outer Combine songket with a denim jacket, blazer or long outer for a casual to semi-formal look. The modern exterior provides a contemporary touch without losing the elegance of the songket.

The Right Accessories Choose simple accessories such as a small necklace, earrings, or clutch in a neutral color. Avoid accessories that are too flashy so they don't compete with the songket motif.

Use Modern Shoes Heeled sandals, flat shoes, or even sneakers can be an attractive pair for songket. Sneakers give an edgy impression, while heels emphasize an elegant appearance.

Pair with a Kebaya Top Songket is usually used as a complement to the kebaya as a skirt, with the right color and motif selection, songket is very suitable for use with the kebaya.

Experiment with Color Choose tops or accessories with colors that match or contrast harmoniously with the color of the songket cloth. For example, gold songket cloth can be combined with a black or white top for a classic look.