Sunday, 19 July 2015

Nyonya Kebaya

In Malacca, Malaysia, a different variety of kebaya is called "nyonya kebaya" and worn by those of Chinese ancestry: the Peranakan people. The Nyonya kebaya is different in its famously intricately hand-beaded shoes (kasut manek) and use of kain with Chinese motive batik or imported printed or hand-painted Chinese silks. Other than Malacca, the nyonya kebaya is also popular in other straits settlements; Penang and Singapore.

Thanks to Serene for the awesome matching stamp and the Kebaya shaped postcard :D
Sent: 8 May 2015   Received: 26 May 2015   Travelled: 18 days

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