Title
Talapa Chetti Melaka or Headgear
Year/Period
Mid 20th century
Region
Melaka
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Object Size: 9.9 x 19.5 x 15.9
Accession No.
2017-00576
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Tega Rajah
This is a traditional talapa or headgear worn by the men of the Chetti Melaka community. Made from batik fabric, the name talapa is a Tamilword; this headgear is but one aspect of the Chetti Melaka community’s hybrid culture.
