Also known as limar. A type of multicoloured fabric prevalent in the Malay Archipelago, woven from silk and cotton, and can also incorporate gold threads. It originated from India. Also known as “chintz” by Europeans, it was a major import of Germany in the 1900s. In Malay warfare, it’s also used as a weapon to strangle opponents. Cindai cast with magic spells allegedly made the wearer invincible. From historical legends such as Hang Jebat to mythical heroes such as Malim Deman, the cindai has long been associated with magic practices and martial arts in the Malay Archipelago.
To understand the occult practices of the Red Sash and the practice of invincible magic, considered deviant by the mainstream Malay Archipelago cultures when misused for bad intentions, see cindai, garangsang water, ilmu kebal (the invincible spell) gerinsing, the flying blades and Selepang Merah vigilantes.
Salina Christmas 