Straits Chinese wedding collar

Collections
1040547
Title
Straits Chinese wedding collar
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: L: 74.5,
x W: 56.0 cm
Accession No.
2000-08848

Small embroidered flaps representing the neck feathers of the auspicious phoenix are strung together and placed around the bride’s neck. It is part of the Peranakan Chinese bride’s wedding ensemble.