Marlena

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Marlena comes in many forms, prints and fabrics. During our visit to Madura, there were women dressed in marlena style made from brocade and lace.

Marlena comes in many forms, prints and fabrics.

During our visit to Madura, there were women dressed in marlena style made from brocade and lace. It is a personal choice and preference.

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Interview with the Locals #4

The relationship between dress and religious modesty is also considered.

It is acknowledged that even if Madura was not colonised, it was still be a largely Muslim society, hence it is up to the wearer to decide how they would like to wear the item.The new look is a set of two pieces – the marlena and the kemben (a tube top covering the chest).