Wiru

from jawa

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noun
sastra
Locus
From jawa

Definition

Folds in a cloth arranged longitudinally and neatly, typically applied to traditional garments such as batik cloth.

Etymology

Derived from the Javanese 'wiru', referring to the technique of folding cloth lengthwise. The word is linked to traditional Javanese aesthetics where the pleats of the cloth symbolize precision and the wearer's social status.

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