Title
Bedspread
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Malacca, Straits Settlements
Dimension
Gross measurement: 83.6 x 211 cm
Accession No.
2011-01743
Collection of
This bedspread is decorated with motifs of a phoenix amongst peony flowers. The phoenix is an auspicious symbol in the Chinese culture representing beauty, grace, high virtue, the bride and the Empress. Likewise, peonies are auspicious symbols that symbolise spring, love, beauty and good fortune.Peranakan wedding beds would be decorated with matching sets of embroidered textiles, such as this bedspread. On the bed textiles were blessings for the wedding couple, which conveyed the wish for many sons.
