Title
Straits Chinese beadwork strip belt with a silver buckle
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Dimension
Object size: 87.2cmx5.2cm
Accession No.
1999-01431
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Chang Du Li
While wealthy Peranakan Chinese families commissioned silver or gold belts for wedding use, the beaded and/or embroidered belts with an embossed buckle were a more affordable and equally attractive alternative for less affluent families. This particular belt features animal and floral motifs.
