Title
Green bolster ends
Year/Period
Late 19th or early 20th century
Region
Indonesia
Material
Dimension
Object size: Refer to parts
Accession No.
2015-02091
Collection of
This is a pair of beaded bolster ends, known as bantal panels with beads. The beads are sewn in the form of flowers and butterflies, symbols of fertility and happiness for the newlywed couple. This is an important and diverse collection of Peranakan Chinese beadwork and embroidery from Indonesia. It contains unusual forms of beadwork and embroidery and are reflective of the fondness that Peranakan Chinese throughout Southeast Asia have for bright colours and ornate decorations.
