Malay woman working on an embroidery frame

Title
Malay woman working on an embroidery frame
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore/Malaysia
Dimension
Image size: L13.6cm X W8.8cm
Accession No.
1991-00368
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

Together with mat-making, bakestry, weaving, wood-carving and carpentry, embroidery was one of the Malays' traditional handicrafts.

 

See related items

Malay women demonstrating handicrafts

Malay women doing needlework

Malay ladies doing needlework

Embroidery stand and frames

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