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‘PERANAKAN STORY’

‘PERANAKAN STORY’

$55.00 - $55.00
$55.00
$55.00 - $55.00
$55.00

The design is inspired by symbols found in many facets of Peranakan culture. Reflecting wealth and good fortune, these symbols are seen throughout Peranakan history on fabrics, china ware, furniture, jewelry and decor.  As a brand that celebrates meaningful local narratives through patterns and colors, Onlewo draws on rich Peranakan design heritage for this inspiration. Sifting though old black-and-white Peranakan family photographs, courtesy of the Singapore Peranakan Museum, we discovered many significant cultural elements like the Kamcheng (covered vessel), Kasuk Manek (beaded sandals) and peacock motifs, which we respectfully reimagined in this contemporary pattern. ‘Peranakan Story’ is an endearing portrait of Singapore’s cultural treasure and beauty.
Description

The design is inspired by symbols found in many facets of the Peranakan Culture. Reflecting wealth and good fortune, these symbols can be found on throughout the history of Peranakan on fabrics, china wares, wood furniture, jewelries, etc. As a brand that promotes meaningful local narratives through patterns and colors, Onlewo draws on the rich Peranakan design heritage to create this series of patterns, which are in return a tribute to the original creativity of the Peranakan culture.

Sold as just the cover without insert

43cm x 43cm (est)

Printed in US and sewn in SG

Front fabric – Sateen

Back fabric – Poly mix

Care – dry clean