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Phoenix Rising: Narratives in Nyonya Beadwork from the Straits Settlements: Narratives in Nonya Beadwork from the Straits Settlements - Softcover
Intricate, meticulously crafted, and visually distinctive, Nyonya beadwork occupies a significant role in the cultural imaginary of the Peranakan Chinese, the acculturated descendants of Chinese migrants to the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian archipelago. As an activity, beadwork was once an important part of a Peranakan Chinese girl's set of skills. As an object, carefully crafted Nyonya beadwork was used at weddings and other celebratory occasions, touching the lives of Peranakan men and women, young and old. In this way, Nyonya beadwork became entwined within the wider relationships of gender, generation, and social hierarchy in Peranakan society. The Peranakans also incorporated into their beadwork styles and motifs that reflected their changing ideals, aspirations, and lifestyles. Inscribed into the history of Nyonya beadwork is a narrative of the Peranakan Chinese community's cultural transformations.
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About the Author:
Hwei-Fe'n Cheah studied art history at the Australian National University where she currently teaches Asian art and textile history. She is particularly fascinated by needlework and its infinity of tiny details.
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- PublisherNUS Press
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 9971694689
- ISBN 13 9789971694685
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages384
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