The Nyonya kebaya : a century of Straits Chinese costume

The Nyonya kebaya : a century of Straits Chinese costume

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Endon Mahmood Datin Seri (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Periplus , c2004
Subjects:
Endon Mahmood , > Datin Seri > Collections
Chinese > Malaysia > Costume > Exhibitions
Clothing and dress > Malaysia > Exhibitions
Costume > Malaysia > Exhibitions
Peranakan (Asian people) > Malaysia > Costume > Exhibitions
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The Nyonyas: a brief history
  • 3. Sheer silhouettes: kebaya through the ages
  • 4. Gems from the Straits: the collection of Datin Seri Endon Mahmood
  • 5. Charmed impressions: the artistry of the kebaya
  • 6. Women of style: completing the Nyonya look
  • 7. The future: applications of a fashion icon

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