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Jun 27, 2024 · In the collection of the Textile Research Centre (TRC) in Leiden, there is a box filled with 127 paper embroidery patterns for the Nyonya kebaya, a traditional dress for the women of the Peranakan Chinese communities of Singapore and Malaysia (TRC 2020.4874). The embroidery patterns show an amazing variety of designs.
Jun 28, 2024 · Kebaya Nyonya or Kebaya Encim, a traditional Peranakan attire. The Peranakan retained most of their ethnic and religious origins (such as ancestor worship), but assimilated the language and culture of the Malays. The Nyonya's clothing, Baju Panjang (Long Dress) was adapted from the native Malay's Baju Kurung.
Jun 8, 2024 · Keizerlijke Chinese gewaden, 1 april -27 juni 2024. Intensieve textielcursussen. 22-26 April 2024. 24-28 June
Jun 16, 2024 · While there are many types of antique Chinese porcelain, Peranakan ware is highly distinguishable by their often frilled edges to bowls and plates, coupled with pastel rose colours or turquoise glazes.
3 days ago · The Four Famous Embroideries of China refer to the Xiang embroidery in central China's Hunan Province, Shu embroidery in western China's Sichuan Province, Yue embroidery in southern China's Guangdong Province and Su embroidery in eastern China's Jiangsu Province.
Jun 25, 2024 · Chinese knots are commonly used and displayed during Chinese New Year, weddings, and other festive occasions. Their intricate designs and symbolic meanings make them a popular form of Chinese knot artistry.
2 days ago · A female servant and a male advisor in Chinese shenyi, ceramic figurines from the Western Han period (202 BCE – 9 CE) Wooden figurine of a male servant wearing a changguan (长冠) and shenyi. Silk from the Mawangdui tomb 2nd century BCE. Flower-patterned silk piece; 2nd century BCE, Mawangdui.
