Peranakan belt - Indonesian Archipelago - Indonesia

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A Peranakan belt worn by Peranakan women in Southeast Asia, 101 cm long and 3 cm wide with belt segments of 7 × 10 cm, weighing 384 g, of Indonesian origin dating to the Early 20th Century and in good condition.

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A Peranakan belt (often referred to as a Peranakan or Straits silver/gold belt) is a traditional, often richly decorated sash worn by Peranakan women in Southeast Asia, especially with sarongs during weddings and celebrations. These belts, often with Aceh-style motifs such as the phoenix.

The Peranakan are of Chinese descent and lived in the Straits area of the Indian Archipelago: the present-day Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Length 101 cm
Width 3 cm
Belt: 7x 10 cm
384 grams

Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

A Peranakan belt (often referred to as a Peranakan or Straits silver/gold belt) is a traditional, often richly decorated sash worn by Peranakan women in Southeast Asia, especially with sarongs during weddings and celebrations. These belts, often with Aceh-style motifs such as the phoenix.

The Peranakan are of Chinese descent and lived in the Straits area of the Indian Archipelago: the present-day Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Length 101 cm
Width 3 cm
Belt: 7x 10 cm
384 grams

Carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Indonesian Archipelago
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Early 20th century
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Peranakan belt
Height
7 cm
Width
101 cm
Depth
3 cm
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