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The Puyuma people

The traditional clothing of the Puyuma people is a vibrant tapestry of colors, patterns, and distinctive garments that play a pivotal role in expressing cultural identity and societal roles. Adorned with bright red, yellow, and green hues mixed with black and white, the clothing features a snake scale-like, multi-layered diamond pattern, complemented by delicate cross-stitch designs. The ethnic group's clothing varies across different age levels, with a more pronounced transition for men. Youth, aged 13-21, wear simple attire during strict training, featuring a plain blue blouse and a short skirt tied with a red belt. Upon reaching marriageable age (over 22 years), they star wearing dark blue or black ensembles with cross-stitch patterns, a green belt, bells belt attached on the back, a saber (sword worn at the waist), and a betel nut bag. A white headscarf and crown of flowers sahaputan complete the look. In old age (60 years), men shift to a sleeveless waistcoat lumbaw and a square hat kabun, symbolizing their transition to the Elder category.

Women wear the same long-sleeved short bodice as men, except the color is bright blue or white. The bodice is paired with a bagelup, a small apron usually black (sometimes white) with a front embroidered pocket. In old age, the bagelup is replaced by the sugun, an apron tied at the waist with a pink belt. The ensemble then features a black underskirt with subtle embroidery, topped by an open skirt crossing on the left side, revealing inner skirt embroidery. Additionally, the lower legs are covered with two rectangles of embroidered black cloth secured by four straps around the calves. The crown of flowers same as for men remains a timeless and integral part of their attire.