Title
Spectacle case
Year/Period
c.1910
Region
Penang
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H11.5 x W8 x D1 cm
Accession No.
2005-01464
Collection of
This embroidered spectacle case is made from velvet. The colourful floral motifs and that of a rooster are created from coloured silk thread using the raised satin stitch. This is a technique where flat stitches are used to cover an area of the fabric. Metallic thread couching is used to create a border of decorative patterns along the edges of this piece. These ‘duan nipah’ cases were flattened pouches with double layered cases. They consist of a slightly larger outer case which serves as the cover, made to slip snugly over the inner case or container.
