Embroidered panels and fans

Title
Embroidered panels and fans
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Perak, Malay Peninsula
Accession No.
T-0567

This group of velvet panels are decorated with metallic gold threads and gold sequins with hand-embroidered floral designs. A fringe of striped beads embellish the broad, lower edge. This type of embroidery was used to decorate the bridal dais of royal Malay weddings in Perak.