Nyonya Needlework: Embroidery and Beadwork in the Peranakan World diversified techniques for producing textiles

diversified techniques for producing textiles were born in Sumatra Island

's dedication and love for works of art

the textiles used for funerals and other rites and ceremonies to appease the spiritual world are among the most dramatic made in insular Southeast Asia

ISBN: ‎9786168044056

Nyonya Needlework: Embroidery and Beadwork in the Peranakan World diversified techniques for producing textilesCheah Hwei Fen examines techniques of embroidery, work with gold thread, lace, and drawn needlework in this profusely illustrated catalogue to accompany an exhibition at the Peranakan Museum, Singapore in 2017. Ms Cheah reveals a complex network of cultural connections. Various types of needlework were practised by women and men, and drew upon techniques from Europe, India, China, and the Malay world. There are many cross cultural surprises within: