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Tan Tan shopping bag

Title

Year/Period

2007

Region

Singapore

Material

Paper and twine

Dimension

Object size: H33.7 x W28.3 x D11.2 cm

Accession No.

2009-01404

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

Credit Line

Gift of Wong Hwei Lian

This paper bag is from Tan Tan (currently known as Tong Tong) boutique, a shop which sells cheongsam-inspired blouses and bottoms. The bag is inspired by old brown paper bags, which is reflected in the choice of paper and twine for the handles. The bag is printed with peonies and birds in papercut-style and the address of the boutique is printed on its base.