Title
A yellow sleeveless cheongsam with floral motifs
Year/Period
1960s-1980s
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Gross measurement: 105.2 x 45 cm
Accession No.
2011-00045
Collection of
This is a yellow cheongsam with floral motifs. It has a nipped-in waist, a style which was first popularized in the 1950s and 1960s. This knee-length piece is made from silk.The cheongsam is a ubiquitous Chinese dress that first gained popularity in the early 20th century and was an essential part of a typical woman’s wardrobe. It has its origins in the originally long robes worn by Manchu women of the Qing Dynasty. The cheongsam is usually bespoked to ensure a fitted silhouette and its other distinctive features include a high collar, side slits at the hem and a decorative knot and loop fastener for the collar or shoulder flap, called the ‘hua niu’.
