We have a new podcast – Michael Backman in conversation with Edmond Chin. Edmond Chin is one of the world’s foremost experts on the Straits Chinese (Peranakan or Baba-Nonyas) and their jewellery. He is the author of the renown Gilding the Phoenix: The Straits Chinese and their Jewellery. He is also one of the most … Read more
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Purchase this book from Amazon These notebook provides a quick introduction to Peranakan culture through short notes and full colour pictures. Concise text snippets explain the unique lifestyle and way of life of the
Collection of Nine Straits Chinese & Peranakan Children’s Silver Amulet Boxes Malaysia/Singapore & Java circa 1900 length: 2.5cm-4.9cm; combined weight: 66g Each of these nine small silver boxes is made in two halves that slide together. Small talismanic or protective items would have been stored inside. Small Straits or Peranakan Chinese children from the Straits … Read more
This Asian-style banana butter cake is moist, buttery and rich with banana flavour. Easy and fuss-free recipe that uses everyday pantry ingredients, this banana cake bakes beautifully and always turns out!
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Amazon Hardcopy | Paperback About the author: CHEAH Hwei-Fe'n is a Visiting Fellow at the School of Cultural Inquiry, Australian National University College of Arts and Social Sciences. Intricate, meticulously crafted, and visually distinctive, Nyonya beadwork
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This dynamic and lavish altar cloth or tok wi (literally, ‘altar skirt’) is of red velvet (with a red linen backing) that has been elaborately and meticulously embroidered and couched with silk thread and gold-wrapped and other metallic threads. Auspicious Chinese motifs are illustrated. The lower panel is decorated with the stellar trio Fu, Lu … Read more
Emerald Hill is one of the most colorful streets in Singapore and makes an easy detour from the shopping belt of Orchard Road. Come for the beautiful
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This is a tribute to my late Ah Ma, my paternal grandmother, and my entry for the Wedding Cake category of Cake Challenge Malaysia 2015. Ah Ma was a Nyonya, also known as Peranakan or Straits Chinese, descendents of early chinese settlers in Southeast
Life is basically about a sequence of happenings and experiences, episodes that unfold around us all the time. It can be as uneventful as queuing for one’s favorite nasi lemak or mundane as w…
Mid-century or earlier filigree bracelet set with Old Mine Cut diamonds weighing 2.28ctw in 20k. This is a Straits Chinese bracelet. This is a traditional Peranakan 'filigree' design, the delicate open pierced work is a blend of ethnic and Victorian motifs. Not merely Anglo-Sino but a rich variegated art in Southeast Asia's jewelry culture, this bracelet is one of the earlier pieces. Set with old cut diamonds, this dainty bracelet is considered simple in its motifs, the underlying alloy is solid yellow gold though this has been plated a rose gold. Just 14mm wide, the bracelet is formed like gold in lace. These kind of filigree bracelets will match with the lace-like pierced work of many Straits Peranakan pieces. The bracelet is 6" long. If desired, we can return the gold to its original yellow gold body.
Most of the time, it is either rain or shine in Singapore. Swimming has always been a popular activity for Singaporeans, especially in the hot summer days between March and July, when temperatures …
The kerosang rantai/kerongsang brooch is a set of 3 brooches used by the Peranakan Straits Chinese ‘Nyonyas’ to fasten kebaya/baju panjang. Kebaya top has no button. Kerosang consists of three identical shapes and designs connected with chains. Detailed workmanship, in gold colour with stones. Each kerosang measure about 4.5 x 2.5cm with each chain 9cm Material: pewter coated with cosmetic gold. For more pictures, please visit: www.littlenyonyabatik.com Shipping information: Kindly furnish your contact number for shipping purposes. This information is essential and must be provided as per the courier's requirements to prevent any potential delays in the shipping process. Please be aware that your item may be subject to customs fees and taxes upon its arrival in your country. It is the responsibility of the buyer to settle any applicable taxes. If the item is returned due to the buyer's refusal to pay the customs fees, the return fees will be the buyer's responsibility. Rejecting to pay customs fees will not be accepted as a reason for returning the item, and no refunds will be issued in such cases.
This bakery in Lavender is run by gen Y pastry chef who makes traditional peranakan cakes and kuehs using top quality ingredients!
This cake was made for a Traditional tea time treats lover. The cake measured only 8 inch wide, each platter being only 3 inch wide. All treats are miniature sized, handmade from fondant.
Antique Chinese Nyonya Peranakan Pedestal Dish. Measures 8 3/8" long by 5 7/8" wide and stands 1 3/4" tall. Has 1 small 7 mm chip on the outside rim and a factory repair on the pedestal. Nyonya – Peranakan – Straits Chinese porcelain diamond shape dish, the lobed form decorated with lotus flowers within a border of flowers, on white ground, on a short foot decorated with wave motif. 19th Century. Also known as Nyonya , Nonya, Peranakan, these particularly decorative wares were in demand in South-East Asian Chinese communities from the mid 19th century onwards. They are actually from the Chinese ceramic production center of Jingdezhen, made for the SE Asian market.
