Title
Two Malay ladies dressed in their kebayas
Year/Period
Late 19th century
Region
Singapore/Malaysia
Dimension
Image size: L13.6cm X W8.4cm
Accession No.
1991-00401
Collection of
The baju kebaya is the traditional blouse of Malay women, and is usually worn with a matching batik sarong. Judging from the expensive looking fabrics of their kebayas, complete with accessories, these Malay women most likely came from wealthy families.