Set of bedcover and pillow ends

Title
Set of bedcover and pillow ends
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Penang
Dimension
refer to parts
Accession No.
2002-00714
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Edmond Chin

This set of bedcover and pillow ends were used to decorate the wedding bed, which is one of the largest pieces of furniture in a wealthy Peranakan home. They are decorated with a pair of phoenixes, symbol of the empress and benevolence, and fertility symbols such as butterflies and flowers in full bloom. The pillow ends were made with beadwork, a technique also used by Peranakan women to sew purses, cigarette cases and slipper covers.