Malacca was originally a fishing village that is inhabited by several families fishermen. They live a 'simple. They live on the edge of the beach-and-build Roxy Roxy or small houses along the coast of Malacca. The environment at that time still in the forest. Remote area have also been reported in those indigenous families who live in the farmsand live as farmers. At the end of the 14th century came and opened Parameswara of Malacca. Parameswara came with his followers, including dignitaries and those of the sea or Seletar. At the time of arrival that there were about 1000 people along with him. They may be those who come from Palembang, Temasik Seletar and those who serve faithfully to Parameswara. Those Strait is not only faitful to the king but also obedient to the command of all. Their service are not paid but they are very satisfied with only given food only. Perhaps most of them are descended Melayu who practice of Hindu-Buddhist beliefs and animisma.
Those Malacca early was decribe by those outside as black dark skin, wearing ties in to the fabric called tanjak, the female binding their hair and wear clothes (cotton) and short ‘sarung’. While the upper or aristocratic wearing white turbans on their head made of fine cotton cloth, wearing a long robe and capal. Other than that no frills such as belts, bengkung, fabric sash, chain, keronsang and other decorations.
Nor described the wives of the sultan or clothes girls palace. But based on the clothes during the observing conclusions can be made that women castle ornament their hair neat and bun, wear clothes called ‘kebaya’ and ‘long batik labuh’ Javanese weaving. There are many decorative items such as rings, bracelets and hand-foot, chain earring san others.