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Edgy kebaya: In the short film #KitaBerkebaya (we wear kebaya), actress Maudy Ayunda dons a vintage saffron brocade kebaya Kartini, styled with a turquoise corset and batik pants by designer Toton, redefining tradition with a modern twist.
Courtesy of Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation
Edgy kebaya: In the short film #KitaBerkebaya (we wear kebaya), actress Maudy Ayunda dons a vintage saffron brocade kebaya Kartini, styled with a turquoise corset and batik pants by designer Toton, redefining tradition with a modern twist. Courtesy of Bakti Budaya Djarum Foundation
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