Ladies' wedding tunic

Title
Ladies' wedding tunic
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Java
Object Type
kebayas, tunics, wedding clothes
Material
velvet (fabric weave), sequins (spangles), metal thread
Technique
needleworking (process), embroidering
Dimension
Gross measurement: 102 x 132 cm
Accession No.
2011-00109
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kip Lee

This ladies' wedding tunic or 'kebaya panjang', is tailored with black velvet embroidered with flower sprigs of raised work of twisted gilt metal thread. These are embellished with gold-coloured sequins, with a foliate border and cuffs of the same. The kebaya is an open tunic with long sleeves, a collarless neck, front opening and is gently shaped to flatter the figure. It is fastened in the front by a set of three leaf-shaped or jewelled brooches usually connected by a chain.

 

See related items

Woman's tunic

Female tunic

Man's wedding tunic

Bridal tunic

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