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The Peranakan retained most of their ethnic and religious origins (such as ancestor worship), but assimilated the language and culture of the Malays. The Nyonya's clothing, Baju Panjang (Long Dress) was adapted from the native Malay's Baju Kurung. It is worn with a batik sarong (batik wrap-around skirt) and 3 kerosang (brooches).

 KEBAYA NYONYA

KAIN SARONG

Beaded slippers called Kasot Manek were a hand-made made with much skill and patience: strung, beaded and sewn onto canvas with tiny faceted glass beads from Bohemia.

KASUT MANEK

 In modern times, glass beads from Japan are preferred. Traditional kasot manek designs often have European floral subjects, with colours influenced by Peranakan porcelain and batik sarongs. They were made onto flats or bedroom slippers. But from the 1930s, modern shapes became popular and heels were added.

In Indonesia, the Peranakans develop their own Kebaya, most notably 'kebaya encim', and developed their own batik patterns, which incorporate symbols from China and as for the Baba they will wear baju lokchuan(which is the Chinese men full costume)but the younger generation they will wear just the top of it which is the long sleeved silk jacket with Chinese collar or the batik shirt. 

BAJU LOKCHUAN

These days, many people also wear ‘kebanya Nyonya’ for event or ceremony. For example like some Malay ladies choose to wear ‘kebaya Nyonya’ instead of ‘baju kurung’ for Eid or wedding ceremony. However, not all people could afford nowadays as one piece can causes up several hundred ringgit.