Kebaya - Chinese Style

Title
Kebaya - Chinese Style
Year/Period
early 20th century
Region
Straits Settlements and Indonesia
Dimension
Gross measurement: 71.6 x 131.6 cm
Accession No.
2011-01200
Collection of
Peranakan Museum
Credit Line
Gift of Mr and Mrs Lee Kip Lee

This is a Chinese-styled blouse worn by Peranakan women. Unlike the kebaya with a front opening, this blouse opens at the right-hand side.

 

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