Title
Skipping rope
Year/Period
1980s
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: Extended: 2.5 x 248.0 x 2.5 cm
(Approx when coiled) 8.0 x 9.0 x 16.0 cm,
Object size: 246.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm
Object size: 246.0 x 3.0 x 3.0 cm
Accession No.
2024-01172
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Loo Karn Moon
Skipping ropes are a traditional means of entertainment, having been enjoyed by people around the world for hundreds of years. Skipping came to Europe through the Netherlands in the 1600s, when it was considered to be a boys' game. It only gained popularity amongst girls from the 19th century onwards and in more recent times, skipping ropes are used for a variety of children's games and as part of adults' fitness regimens.
