Title
Embroidered food covering
Year/Period
Late 19th century
Region
Palembang, Indonesia
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: Dia: 23 cm
Accession No.
2005-01331
Collection of
This embroidered food covering or 'tudong saji' is stitched with multi-coloured beads on a maroon velvet base and trimmed with lace. Beadwork is used to create a central phoenix motif. Additional motifs of auspicious fruits, birds, animals and sea creatures are arranged in two outer bands. Knobs or finials were often sewn by Peranakan women and added to lacquered food covers to make them more attractive for special occasions like a wedding. They were fixed on top of food covers so that they can be lifted up easily.
