A Malay woman with her children

Title
A Malay woman with her children
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Malaysia
Dimension
Image size: L13.6cm X W8.9cm
Accession No.
1991-00400
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

Besides wearing it as a garment, Javanese batik can also be used as a baby carrier, as seen from this postcard.

 

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