Title
Handkerchief
Year/Period
19th century
Region
Indonesia
Object Type
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 51.0 x 50.9 cm
Accession No.
2018-00888
Collection of
This hand-drawn, batik (wax-resist) handkerchief is decorated with geometric patterns and floral motifs border the edges. It is usually worn affixed to the top kerosang piece of the baju panjang and flipped over the right or left shoulder. Peranakans use a variety of clothing which reflect their hybrid styles and identities. Peranakan dress reflecting strong Southeast Asian influence includes the baju panjang, batik (wax-resist method) sarong, kebaya and batik handkerchiefs.
