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Leggings

Title

Leggings

Year/Period

Early-mid 20th century

Region

Malacca, Straits Settlements

Accession No.

2011-01800

Collection of

Peranakan Museum

This pair of leggings forms part of the bridal costume in a Peranakan wedding. It features auspicious Chinese motifs such as the phoenix and peony blossoms. The phoenix symbolises high virtue while peonies are symbols of spring. Most garments worn during a Peranakan wedding were manufactured in China by skilled, professional embroiderers before being shipped to their Straits Chinese customers.