This longtime Malaysian fashion icon was originally a long, straight, Arab-inspired top of plain woven cotton. The Nyonyas, the women of the early Peranakan community, gradually transformed it into a shapely, embroidered, translucent blouse, fastened with a set of chained brooches and worn with a matching hand-drawn batik sarong. Sheer, romantic, alluring, yet sedate, the designs of Nyonya kebaya crosses several generations and cultures. This book showcases the collection of Datin Seri Endon Mahmood, wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
0794602738
ISBN-13
9780794602734
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30762606
Product Key Features
Author
Datin Seri
Language
English
Topic
Textiles & Costume, Fashion & Accessories
Dimensions
Item Length
11in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
9in
Item Weight
28.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Nyonya Kebaya : a Century of Straits Chinese Cost
Lc Classification Number
Gt1530
Table of Content
Introduction: A Love for Beautiful Things 1. The Nyonyas: A Brief History 2. Sheer Silhouettes: Nyonya Kebaya through the Ages 3. Gems from the Straits: A Selection from the Kebaya Collection of Datin Seri Endon Mahmood 4. Charmed Impressions: The Artistry of the Kebaya 5. Women of Style: Completing the Nyonya Look 6. The Future: Applications of a Fashion Icon Glossary Bibliography Directory Index
