Title
Sarong
Year/Period
Mid-20th century
Region
Dutch East Indies/Indonesia
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 115.0 x 92.0 cm
Accession No.
2021-00204
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Mariappan Letchmenon
Sarongs were paired with kebaya as part of a matching set and worn by Peranakan women. The light purple kebaya, features embroidered floral motifs and the deep purple sarong features bouquets of yellow jasmine flowers on a floral background. Floral motifs are common in sarong kebaya designs due to their feminine associations. This sarong kebaya belonged to a Chitty Melakan family. Chitty Melakans are descended from marriages between South Indian Hindu merchants and local inhabitants.
