Water-colour painting entitled ‘Malay women making bamboo wares’

Title
Water-colour painting entitled ‘Malay women making bamboo wares’
Year/Period
1962
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: L:54cm x W:38.8cm
Accession No.
2000-03692

This is a water-colour painting of Malay women making bamboo wares by artist Khoo Tee Seng. Weaving is a traditional Malay handicraft and was an additional source of income for many Malay families in the past. Woven items included fans, hats and dish-covers.