Embriodered Peranakan Chinese bridal skirt

Title
Embriodered Peranakan Chinese bridal skirt
Year/Period
Early - mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: 90cmx78cm
Accession No.
1999-01432
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Chang Du Li

The skirt features auspicious floral motifs which is a recurrent motif found on Peranakan Chinese wedding garments.

 

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