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Kebaya with Red Peonies

Title

Year/Period

early-mid 20th century

Region

Java, Indonesia

Material

Cotton voile

Dimension

Gross Measurement: 79.5 x 131.0 cm

Accession No.

2016-00672

Collection of

Peranakan Museum

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kip Lee

This kebaya is embroidered with peony and foliage motifs against a gingham fabric with white flecks. Kebayas with elongated tapered ends were popular in the 1930s and many were commissioned by Peranakan women. It is part of a donation which contains a mixture of garments worn by Peranakan men and women.