Embroidered Pillow Cover

Collections
1595107
Title
Embroidered Pillow Cover
Year/Period
20th Century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
pillowcases
Material
textile materials
Technique
embroidering
Dimension
Object size: 32.0 x 45.0 cm,
Object size: 38.0 x 52.0 cm
Accession No.
2025-01265
Collection of
Peranakan Museum
Credit Line
Gift of the late Mr Yeo Cheng Kim and Madam Koh Quee Neo

These rectangular embroidered pillowcases are decorated with motifs of flowers in full bloom and are considered auspicious symbols that represent fertility and abundance by the Peranakans. Short tassels are attached to the widths of the rectangular embroidered panels to give luxurious feel.