1900s Style Working Class Kebaya

A reconstruction of a working-class kebaya, reverse-engineered from a 1900s postcard depicting a domestic cook, alongside several early 1900s kebayas from the Rijksmuseum collection. The silhouette, proportions, and construction are reproduced from these references with no contemporary modification to the original form.

Research

This piece is a research-based reconstruction. The full process is documented in the blog post: archival sources, pattern development, and construction decisions.

Details

Material: 67% Cotton, 33% Rayon

Size (designed to be worn loose):
Bust: 106 cm · Waist: 100 cm · Sleeves: 53 cm · Length: 62 cm

Limited run.

Washing & Care Instructions

Hand wash with mild detergent. Dry in cool shaded area.

Please note

Where original construction cannot be established with certainty, elements have been interpreted from the available evidence.