These embroidered strips are bridal bed hangings. An important part of the preparations for a Peranakan Chinese wedding is the blessing and the beautifying of the bridal bed. The bed (‘ranjang loksan’) is decorated with tapestries and luxurious bedding covered with auspicious phoenix, butterfly and flower motifs (all of which can be seen on the embroidered strips), believed to be symbols of fertility. The Eight Immortals are also featured on the hangings.
