Annisa Pohan Falls More in Love with Kebaya, Inspired by the Sixth President of Indonesia's Wife

Kapanlagi.com - Annisa Pohan is deeply in love with the traditional clothing of Indonesia, namely kebaya. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono's wife admitted that she has been accustomed to wearing kebaya since she was a child.

"Since I was a child, because my mother is Javanese, whenever there is a special event, our extended family would wear kebaya, so I have been accustomed to wearing kebaya for special occasions," said Annisa Pohan when met in the Senayan area, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday (14/6/2023).

Annisa Pohan falls even more in love with kebaya after marrying the first child of the sixth president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and Ani Yudhoyono, namely Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono. Annisa revealed that her husband's family is deeply connected to Javanese culture in their daily lives.

"Now I am married to my husband's family, who are also from Java. My late mother-in-law was from Yogyakarta, and my father-in-law is from East Java, so they are very immersed in Javanese culture," she said.

1. Mother-in-law Becomes the Reason

Annisa Pohan: © KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

The figure of her mother-in-law, Ani Yudhoyono, who always wears kebaya in important moments, makes Annisa Pohan closer to kebaya. Annisa Pohan, who has been accustomed to wearing kebaya since childhood, certainly feels supported by her mother-in-law.

"Kebaya is synonymous with Java, I see the figure of Ani's mother who almost always wears kebaya at any event, then with fabric from all over the archipelago but with a comfortable kebaya top," she said.

2. Most Memorable Moment

Annisa Pohan: © KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

Then, there was a moment that inspired Annisa Pohan when her mother-in-law introduced kebaya to the international scene.

"She wore kebaya to Buckingham Palace, to the White House, not only in the country but also abroad always wearing kebaya and traditional fabric. So it continued, I was introduced to kebaya since I was a child, my father from Batak also made me learn about ulos fabric," said Annisa Pohan.

"Then, after marrying a husband whose family is fond of Javanese traditional fabric and clothes. It continued when I attended several events with my mother, I was asked to wear kebaya too," concluded Annisa Pohan.

"Until finally, friends asked why I always wear kebaya and I always say 'I like it, when wearing kebaya, the body shape suits it'. Because I am confident wearing kebaya, so when I wear kebaya

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