Ulos

Ulos cloth is a traditional woven cloth typical of Batak, North Sumatra, which is full of symbolic meaning as a form of love, protection and warmth. Woven with distinctive geometric motifs and dominant colors of red, black and white, ulos is often used in various traditional ceremonies, such as weddings or births. Now, ulos is also present in modern fashion designs, combining traditional values with today's styles.

Ulos Ragidup Ulos Ragidup symbolizes a prosperous and harmonious life. Usually used at weddings or large traditional ceremonies as a prayer for happiness.	Ulos Sibolang Ulos Sibolang is used in mourning as a symbol of respect for people who have died. The colors and motifs tend to be simpler than other types of ulos.	Ulos Mangiring Ulos Mangiring is often given to children or grandchildren as a symbol of hope that they will have a bright and blessed future.
Ulos Bintang Maratur Ulos Bintang Maratur depicts order and harmony in life. Usually used at weddings or given to bridal couples.	Ulos Ragi Hotang Ulos Ragi Hotang symbolizes strong bonds, such as family ties or friendship. This ulos is often used in events that strengthen relationships, such as weddings.	Ulos Sadum Ulos Sadum is one of the brightly colored ulos, often used in festive traditional events as a symbol of joy.

Tips & Tricks

How your Ulos look more fashionable and cool

Use as Outer or Shawl
Make ulos cloth as an outer or scarf to complement simple clothes such as white t-shirts and jeans. This provides a unique and stylish traditional accent.

Pair with Modern Skirt or Pants
Ulos can be worn as a wrapped top combined with an A-line skirt or plain culottes for a chic semi-formal look.

Add a Blazer or Jacket
Combine ulos with a modern blazer for a formal look, or a leather jacket for an edgy style. This creates harmony between traditional and contemporary.

Minimalist Shoes
Choose shoes such as ankle boots, flat shoes, or simple heels so as not to distract attention from the striking ulos motif.

Use Neutral Colors
Combine ulos with neutral colored clothing or accessories such as black, white or cream to provide more focus on the typical motifs and colors of ulos.

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Ulos

Ulos Ragidup

Ulos Ragidup symbolizes a prosperous and harmonious life. Usually used at weddings or large traditional ceremonies as a prayer for happiness.

Ulos Sibolang

Ulos Sibolang is used in mourning as a symbol of respect for people who have died. The colors and motifs tend to be simpler than other types of ulos.

Ulos Mangiring

Ulos Mangiring is often given to children or grandchildren as a symbol of hope that they will have a bright and blessed future.

Ulos Bintang Maratur

Ulos Bintang Maratur depicts order and harmony in life. Usually used at weddings or given to bridal couples.

Ulos Ragi Hotang

Ulos Ragi Hotang symbolizes strong bonds, such as family ties or friendship. This ulos is often used in events that strengthen relationships, such as weddings.

Ulos Sadum

Ulos Sadum is one of the brightly colored ulos, often used in festive traditional events as a symbol of joy.

Tips & Tricks

How your Ulos look more fashionable and cool

Use as Outer or Shawl Make ulos cloth as an outer or scarf to complement simple clothes such as white t-shirts and jeans. This provides a unique and stylish traditional accent.

Pair with Modern Skirt or Pants Ulos can be worn as a wrapped top combined with an A-line skirt or plain culottes for a chic semi-formal look.

Add a Blazer or Jacket Combine ulos with a modern blazer for a formal look, or a leather jacket for an edgy style. This creates harmony between traditional and contemporary.

Minimalist Shoes Choose shoes such as ankle boots, flat shoes, or simple heels so as not to distract attention from the striking ulos motif.

Use Neutral Colors Combine ulos with neutral colored clothing or accessories such as black, white or cream to provide more focus on the typical motifs and colors of ulos.