Title
A Malay woman wearing a ‘baju kebaya’ top and a batik sarong
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore and Malaysia
Dimension
Image size: L13.8cm X W8.8cm
Accession No.
1991-00404
Collection of
NLB Type
Postcard
The traditional ‘sarong kebaya’ was commonly worn by Malay women. This ensemble consists of a ‘baju kebaya’ blouse that is usually worn with a matching ‘batik sarong’, a wrap-around cloth worn by both men and women.
