1 drawn design of slipper face on canvas

Title
1 drawn design of slipper face on canvas
Year/Period
20th century
Region
Singapore and Penang
Material
Dimension
Object size: 30.3 x 19.6 cm
Accession No.
2017-00468
Collection of

This drawing of slipper faces features a bird perched atop a flowering branch. Designs were transferred to cloth by pricking, pouncing or tracing with lime.The acquisition contains numerous examples of templates, patterns and tools embroiderers used in the making of beadwork pieces.