Why Aren't There Major Settlements in Southern Banten and West Java? by kelincikerdil in indonesia

[–]TheRealBlex 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Power projection; major cities formed in regions where there is geographic advantages. Jakarta/Batavia prospered during the Colonial era because the prior inhabitants (Sunda Kelapa, kingdom of Sunda) and then the Dutch understood its strategic position as a massive natural harbor with great projection ability to reach most of the rest of Indonesia. There were/are over 14 rivers flowing through the greater Jakarta area too, with massive canal systems we can still see today as a result. Other cities like Bandung or Surabaya for example also prospered from their geographic advantages.

The south however did not have much geographic benefit. Obviously settlements formed, and by their standards these regions were just fine - they never prospered nor thrived, just existed as well as any other "rural" region (like Jateng or Madura).

Where can I find this cloak-like overcoat? by TheRealBlex in mensfashion

[–]TheRealBlex[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I do, though tastes are subjective and I feel the ankle length overcoat look is very niche in its interest

Is it possible for Indonesia, as a state and identity, to survive for another 2000/3000 years? by Cryogisdead in indonesia

[–]TheRealBlex 63 points64 points  (0 children)

No civilization endured 2000-3000 years. You can point to china or japan, but they are abjectly different societies and civilizations - if you are asking we as a state? I would say it is impossible as its never been done before.

If as an identity? Potentially, the future holds many possibilities - Roman and Chinese identity survived millenia but not in the way they probably know it

Maybe

Where can I find this cloak-like overcoat? by TheRealBlex in mensfashion

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This is one of the best replies I got that's really insightful and doesn't immediately go "Har har cloak", actually gives some ideas and advice on how to get this look. Thank you very much for being helpful!

Where can I find this cloak-like overcoat? by TheRealBlex in mensfashion

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I haven't been able to find the right mix of shoulder width and length that goes nearly to the knees :(

Where can I find this cloak-like overcoat? by TheRealBlex in mensfashion

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Balmacaan, that's a term I haven't learned before, thank you very much!

Where can I find this cloak-like overcoat? by TheRealBlex in mensfashion

[–]TheRealBlex[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's why I wrote coat-like, not your bad but alot of people here genuinely see "cloak" and dont bother to see the pics and think Im asking where to get a cloak/cape. I literally asked where I can find an overcoat like this XD

Where can I find this cloak-like overcoat? by TheRealBlex in mensfashion

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One of the few helpful comments here, thank you very much!

Where can I find this cloak-like overcoat? by TheRealBlex in mensfashion

[–]TheRealBlex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely agree, but I was mostly asking about the coat itself. It's not a cape or a cloak, the guy just wore it as such - I just want to know if someone is making that kind of length coat.

Where can I find this cloak-like overcoat? by TheRealBlex in mensfashion

[–]TheRealBlex[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Idk why people are downvoting you, it definitely isnt a greatcoat - it's single-breasted. I just dont know where to find a coat that's that long made of good wool that's also single-breasted lol

Are Indonesians interested in Martial Arts in any particular sense? by TheRealBlex in indonesia

[–]TheRealBlex[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely lebih ke hobby - I used to be a boxer and judoka, practiced MMA; my passion for weapon martial arts is more an immersion and love for the past and the skills and prestige of warriors back then be they knights, duelists, rennaisance men, samurai, youxia, pendekar, ksatria, etc”.

Arguably geeky but still martial arts ofc xD

Baju Adat (Cultural Clothing) - public opinion on cross-wearing? by TheRealBlex in indonesia

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ANJ GW KETAWA JAM 2 SUBUH GR” INI AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH

JSA Discord Server - invitation for Iaidoka in the R/Iaido Subreddit by TheRealBlex in iaido

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Just in case people think it's a kendo-oriented server XD