Handkerchief

Title
Handkerchief
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th centuries
Region
Straits Settlements and Indonesia
Object Type
ceremonial handkerchiefs, handkerchiefs
Dimension
Gross Measurement: H: 32.0,
x W: 19.0cm
Accession No.
2011-01557
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum

This is a Malay form of festive handkerchief, decorated with embroidered bird and floral motifs in gold thread.

 

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