Title
Fabric
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Straits Settlements and Indonesia
Dimension
Gross measurement: 106.3 x 250.8 cm
Accession No.
2011-01172
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr and Mrs Lee Kip Lee
This fabric may have been used to make a baju panjang.The baju panjang is a long and loose fitting tunic. This makes it suitable in the hot, humid climate of the Southeast Asian region as it allowed for ventilation, while also projecting a modest appearance. Baju panjangs were worn over sarongs (skirtcloths) and were usually fastened by 3 brooches known as kerosangs. With the introduction of the aesthetically more appealing kebaya in the early 20th century, the baju panjang began to fall out of favour with the younger Nonyas. It became increasingly worn only by the older generations of Peranakan women.
