about us.
We are a group of Temasek Polytechnic students from Communications and Media Management, working in conjunction with National Heritage Board. We aim to educate and engage youths as well as the general public in Singapore on the rich traditions of the Peranakan culture and its craft, beadwork and embroidery.
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PERANAKAN BEADWORK
Peranakan beadwork is a traditional craft that uses colourful glass and metal beads. The beaded craft embodies the meticulousness, resilience and the character of the individual who crafted it. The craft also served as a test for a good daughter-in-law in the past.
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Women's footwear and purses were some commonly used beadwork items, but the most popular beadwork accessory is the kasut manek.
PERANAKAN EMBROIDERY
Peranakan embroidery is a traditional craft that involves many different materials, motifs and techniques. The designs and symbols used in embroidery convey auspicious meanings in Peranakan culture. Representing the Peranakan culture’s diversity, influences for different designs come from European, Malay, Chinese and Western culture.
Peranakan embroidery is heavily used in the Nyonya kebaya, the traditional Peranakan costume for the Nyonyas (Peranakan females).
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Learn more about the process behind the traditional Nyonya embroidered shoes.
Learn more about the intricate patterns and styles of the Peranakan Kebaya.
Learn more about the history of Peranakan culture and its practices.
Learn about how far Peranakan culture has come today.