Beige velvet cheongsam with matching jacket

Title
Beige velvet cheongsam with matching jacket
Year/Period
1960 - 1969
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Gross measurement: 102.0 x 96.5
Accession No.
2016-00176

The cheongsam and matching jacket has a burn-out floral pattern which is produced by using chemicals to dissolve parts of the velvet to create the pattern. The matching jacket has three intricately-designed flower buttons which match the floral motif of the fabric.