Title
Embroidered Straits Chinese door curtain
Year/Period
19th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 183cmx90cm
Accession No.
1999-01438
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Chang Du Li
Door curtains/drapes were used to decorate the bridal chamber. This particular door curtain features bird, butterfly and floral motifs which are consistent with fertility symbols associated with a Peranakan Chinese wedding.
