kabia

It is part of the costume to wear a medallion or pretty ornament on a necklace amongst the lace of the neck of the kabia, which is made slightly open for the purpose, while jewelled studs are worn to fasten it instead of buttons.

Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887

The sarong and kabia form the native dress, adopted by European ladies for comfort and convenience in the climate, and worn by them as sleeping attire, as also during the day in

Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887

In this country part, I see some ladies take the morning stroll in sarong and kabia, and I must confess I envy them, they look so lightly clothed and comfortable; and when the eye is accustomed to the costume, it is really becoming.

Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887

We had not been half an hour on deck when the Dutch ladies appeared in sarong and kabia, looking greatly relieved in the light clothing.

Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887

The women's dress, you must remember, is in the form of sarong and kabia.

Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887

I should get off my English clothing and try the comfort of the sarong and kabia.

Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887

Gentlemen wear a very loose and untrimmed form of the kabia, and wide, gay-patterned pyjamas as sleeping-dress, which they do not put off until it is time to dress for the day.

Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887

The men have ill-shapen trousers coming to the ankle, and the loose kabia jacket, all of the same black material.

Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887

There she was, looking much more at home in sarong and kabia than in her satin dress, working her way up a long line as in a country dance.

Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887

Those in mourning are distinguished by a long kabia, which must be very uncomfortable in walking, since it trips up the wearer at every step.

Insulinde: Experiences of a Naturalist's Wife in the Eastern Archipelago 1887