Kebaya

Title
Kebaya
Year/Period
early 20th century
Region
Singapore, Indonesian Archipelago
Dimension
Gross measurement: 73 x 142.2 cm
Accession No.
2011-01090
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr and Mrs Lee Kip Lee

This is a translucent white lace kebaya possibly made from organdie or voile, which are fine cotton fabrics made from highly twisted yarns. The head or kepala of the kebaya is decorated with lace. The rest of the body is decorated with naturalistic floral scrolls.