Ambon kebaya refer to a type of kebaya being used in Eastern Indonesia, especially associated with Ambon city of Maluku Islands. During colonial times of VOC rules, the prevalence of kebaya in Dutch East Indies has led to the adoption of kebaya outside of its traditional realms in Java, including the Dutch possessions in Eastern Indonesia, such as in Minahasa and Amboina. Traditionally Ambonese ladies wear "baju cele" which is simple loose dress with neck hole has only three or four buttons near the front neckline. Ambon kebaya for women has two types; the "kebaya putih panjang" (long sleeved white kebaya) and "kebaya hitam gereja" (black church kebaya). Long sleeved white kebaya is made from white brocade with front opening secured either with buttons or golden pins. Black kebaya for church has cuts akin to "baju cele" shirt, it has long sleeves and made of black brocade, the sarong is also made of black brocade. Ambon kebaya usually worn combined with black "cenela" slippers with white socks, and the ladies usually also bring "lenso" laced handkerchief.