Title
Kebaya
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Manado Indonesia
Material
Dimension
Gross measurement: 74.5 x 136 cm
Accession No.
2012-00694
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Family Tan Tjien Sian, Manado.
This white kebaya from has very intricate lacework and embroidery or 'sulam' work. There are floral motifs that run along the sleeves and lapel of the kebaya. The kebaya is a loose open jacket worn by Peranakan women of the Straits Settlements, Indonesia and Indo- European women of the late 19th to 20th century.
