Title
Handkerchief/ scarf beads
Year/Period
Late 19th -early 20th centuries
Region
Malay Peninsula
Accession No.
XXXX-06399
Collection of
These beads, known as 'buah hara' were used with silk scarves worn over the shoulder. They have a lobed form and bands of a geometric design running across the openings on both sides. Articles such as tobacco boxes or small scent bottles were attached to the scarf and worn in front of the wearer.
