Title
Pair of chopstick rests
Year/Period
early 20th century
Region
Malacca
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: Refer to parts.
Accession No.
2018-00897
Collection of
This is a pair of embroidered triangular chopstick rests. The velvet rests are decorated with Chinese auspicious motifs of butterflies and chrysanthemum. There are floral motifs along the border and fringes are attached to the base of the chopstick rests. For the Peranakans, chopsticks were usually used for ceremonies and rituals. During festive occasions like weddings, Peranakans used various, elaborate, decorative textiles and objects for ceremonies and presentation. Early pieces of silk and metal-thread embroidery show more Chinese or Malay influences, by the 20th century, European-inspired beadwork became popular.
