Title
Tie hangings
Year/Period
Late 19th century
Region
Straits Settlements/
Object Type
Dimension
Unknown Type: Please refer to parts
Accession No.
2005-01501
Collection of
This is a pair of tie hangings worn by the bride and page girl during the wedding ceremony. Each hanging has a similar set of motifs which include the dragon, peony flower and ‘qilin’. These are auspicious symbols in the Chinese culture. The dragon symbolises security and good fortune. Peonies represent wealth and prosperity while the ‘qilin’ is a hoofed Chinese mythical creature that is believed to be a bringer of sons. Metallic thread embroidery is used to highlight the main decorative motifs on this piece.
