Title
Malay ladies doing needlework
Year/Period
Late 19th century
Region
Singapore/ Malaysia
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Image size: 21.7 x 27.5 cm
Accession No.
1993-00285-034
Collection of
A group of women demonstrating various aspects of the art of weaving is photographed in a carefully composed picture. The women on the left are working on small handlooms while the rest are engaged in delicate embroidery. Examples of the embroidered silks and cottons are placed behind the group of women. This picture attempts to depict as much as possible making it a popular souvenir with visitors to Singapore and Malaysia.
