Banten, one of the provinces rich in culture in Indonesia, has various traditional clothing that reflects the identity of the ethnic groups in this region. One of them is the traditional clothing of the Baduy, which is divided into two groups: Baduy Dalam and Baduy Luar. These traditional clothes not only reflect the culture but also the life values of the Baduy people, who highly respect tradition and nature.
- Traditional Clothing for Baduy Dalam Men Baduy Dalam men wear very simple and natural clothing, in line with the life principles upheld by the Baduy Dalam community, which emphasize living in harmony with nature. The attire consists of a black long-sleeved shirt made of natural cotton fabric, black trousers, and a white headband. This clothing reflects discipline, simplicity, and closeness to nature. The traditional attire does not feature excessive accessories, showing that they prefer simplicity in life.
- Traditional Clothing for Baduy Dalam Women Baduy Dalam women wear clothing similar to that of men, but with an additional piece of cloth used as a long skirt. They wear a black top and a long cloth wrapped around their bodies. For their hair, Baduy Dalam women tie it with a black cloth, symbolizing simplicity and strong tradition. This clothing reflects their life principles of valuing simplicity, harmony, and connection with nature.
- Traditional Clothing for Baduy Luar Men Unlike the Baduy Dalam, the traditional clothing of Baduy Luar men is slightly more developed but still simple. Baduy Luar men wear a blue or black top, black trousers, and a white headband. Although the colors vary slightly, this attire still reflects the characteristic of adat life that maintains simplicity and avoids luxury.
- Traditional Clothing for Baduy Luar Women Baduy Luar women wear clothing that is almost identical to Baduy Dalam women, but with added color accents on the fabric they wear. They wear a black or blue top with a long cloth wrapped around their bodies, and their hair is tied with cloth. The accessories in Baduy Luar women's clothing are generally more visible, although they still maintain simplicity and tradition.
