Title
Light purple Straits Chinese kebaya
Year/Period
19th century
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Gross measurement: W116 x H64 cm
Accession No.
1999-01436
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Chang Du Li
The ‘nyonya kebaya’ is a form-fitting, sheer and embroidered blouse, usually worn over a sarong. This particular ‘kebaya’ features an animal motif and has a pastel hue, which was generally preferred by the younger ‘nyonyas’.
