"Kebaya Perlis" was very popular during the reign of Raja Syed Alwi in the 1930s where it was worn by the Perlis royal family and the state aristocrats for public gatherings and special occasions. This style of kebaya is not only comfortable to wear but also symbolises the identity and modesty of Malay women. "Kebaya Perlis" does not show the shape of the body and is suitable to be worn at work and official functions. One of the special features of the "kebaya Perlis" is that it is sewn from a whole piece of cloth without any stitches at the shoulders.