Title
Pink beaded purse (small)
Year/Period
Late 19th or early 20th century
Region
Indonesia
Material
Dimension
Object size: 8.0 x 9.0 cm
Accession No.
2015-02088
Collection of
This small beaded wallet is pink and decorated with floral designs. This rectangular panel is folded inward three times, with the top flap being cut into a semi-circular shape, secured with a pressed-stud. This is an important and diverse collection of Peranakan Chinese beadwork and embroidery from Indonesia. It contains unusual forms of beadwork and embroidery and are reflective of the fondness that Peranakan Chinese throughout Southeast Asia have for bright colours and ornate decorations.
