Kota Kinabalu: The State Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan (UNK) committee’s recent decision not to recognise the Abaya – long worn by Kadazan Dusun women – as a traditional costume has not gone down well with certain quarters who have launched an online petition protesting the move.
At press time, the petition garnered more than 1,000 signatures.
The main characteristic of an Abaya is a plain black blouse – almost like a kebaya with long sleeves or mid-length sleeves and often worn with a long black skirt. Among its accessories are belt coins and coin brooches.
