Kapanlagi.com - Maudy Ayunda marks the commemoration of Indonesia's Independence Day by sharing a portrait of herself wearing traditional Batak ulos fabric on her verified Instagram account. The caption she wrote contains details of craftsmanship and cultural terms.
"Happy Independence Day, my Indonesia ??," said Maudy Ayunda.
The portrait showcases a blend of fashion and visual art elements, arranged as a visual frame to celebrate the moment of Independence Day.
1. Maudy's Ulos Style on Independence Day

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In the photo, Maudy Ayunda looks elegant wearing a maroon ulos draped over a white lace dress. The color arrangement provides a clear contrast to the overall look.
Maudy's hair is styled in neat braids. Around her neck, a red beaded necklace adds an accent to the traditional-themed appearance.
She poses next to a wooden statue with typical Batak carvings. Behind her, there is a large red and white painting that represents the colors of the Indonesian flag.
2. The Meaning of the Craft Called Maudy

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In addition to posting photos, Maudy also elaborated on the details of the elements she wore, from the type of ulos to the head accessories and necklace related to tradition.
"Vintage Ulos Hiou Simalungun, Bulang Sulappei. The function of this shawl (two shawls combined into one) is actually for the hats of Tor Tor dancers, Sortali necklace from Karo, which is usually tied on the forehead of the bride," wrote Maudy Ayunda.
The terms she mentioned include Hiou Simalungun and Bulang Sulappei, as well as Sortali from Karo. She also touched on the function of the shawl that is combined into one and its use as a hat for Tor Tor dancers.
3. Collaboration, Photographer, and Red and White Painting Background

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Maudy informs about the collaboration accompanying the post. "Sharing Indonesian stories with @edo_thejourney. Ulos in Innovation," wrote Maudy Ayunda.
The photo posted is the result of a shot by photographer with the Instagram account @chrisuarna.
She also mentions the artwork that serves as the background. “Red and White Painting, by @arts_yayatsurya 2005, Great Power of Nusantara,” wrote Maudy Ayunda.
(kpl/fbi)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.