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Peranaken beadwork tablecloth
And something else I really want to see! In Singapore, a 1.6 meter x 1.6 meter Peranaken beadwork tablecloth was recently restored. It’s an early twentieth century beaded artifact — ornate bead-embroidered Victorian flowers and birds likely commissioned by a wealthy family for special occasions. I read that Peranaken are descendants of Chinese immigrants. I found an article here with one closeup picture, and a video here. It’s on display at the Peranaken Museum until July 23rd, then on to Paris.
7/5/09 – Here’s another article with more images and information, from Singapore Sights.
2 responses to “Peranaken beadwork tablecloth”
OMG
That has got to be the most beautiful thing!
I hope it makes it’s way across the ocean.
There needs to be more pictures!! I spent a bit of time looking, once I learned about it, and this was what I could find. I’m with you – it’s not like I’m going to get to Paris or Singapore. Any readers in Paris? Please go see it for us!