Fashion from Ancient Ethnic, Dayak's Beads.

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Accessories for beads typical of the Dayak ethnic are not just mere sweeteners. These beads, which generally consist of black, yellow, green, red, blue and white, contain traditional values and philosophies that are of high value.
Aside from being a repellent, typical Dayak tribal beads are also a symbol of the status of those who wear them.
Along with civilization, beads typical of the Dayak ethnic became the best-selling cultural heritage in the market.
It cannot be denied that the typical Dayak ethnic beads have a special attraction for tourists.
Beautiful shape with bright colors, very attractive to tourists, especially women, to be worn as a complement to appearance.
Now, beads are not only found in the form of Dayak tribal hats, necklaces or traditional clothing.
These beads are also present in key collections, wallets, and pencil cases.
These beads are generally also arranged in various forms of typical Dayak motifs.
The handmade production process requires precision and patience for Dayak craftsmen.


Since time immemorial, beads have become part of the life of the Dayaks. Beads are woven to be used as traditional clothes, headbands, child carriers, and so on. Apparently, the beads on various Dayak tribes' equipment are not just decoration. Not only to beautify. Beads for the Dayak ethnic have a deep meaning behind it. The deep meaning lies in the color. Usually, the colors of Dayak ethnic are red, yellow, green, blue and white. What is the secret behind those colors? Red beads mean the spirit of life. Blue means a source of strength from all directions that does not fade easily. If the color yellow is a symbol of grandeur and sacredness. While green has the essence of the universe. Finally, white is a symbol of the sanctity of one's faith in the Creator. Apart from the color, the type of stone to make beads for the Dayak ethnic also has meaning. For example, beads from agate can significantly cure diseases and make harvests successful. If beads from amethyst are believed to be a cure for diseases and antidote to poisonous animals. For the Dayak ethnic, beads are also believed to be repellents or repellents of the forces of evil spirits. In addition, beads can increase the degree of the owner. Apparently, beads for the Dayak ethnic are not just for style.



Sources:
https://www.kompas.com
http://lampung.tribunnews.com
https://www.eviindrawanto.com

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