The Babas & Nyonyas referred to
the descendants of late 15th to 19th century Chinese
immigrants to the Malay archipelago. Baba
is the address for the men, and Nyonya for the women.
The Babas & Nyonyas are partially
assimilated into the Malay culture, especially in food, dress and spoken language,
while retaining some of the Chinese traditions and culture such as religion,
name, folk medicine and festivals.
60sen
· Nyonyaware
Nyonyaware is characterized by its
decorative motives and the most vivid and colourful familiar rose enamels. The stamp features a covered jar called ‘kamcheng’ – variously used as a
container for water, pickles and other types of food. Also featured are ceramic spoons, plate and
cups with features of phoenix and peonies – symbols of prosperity and good
fortune.
60sen
· Nyonya Beaded Slippers
The beaded slippers is one of the most
popular Nyonya object still found today. The technique of making such footwear is also
one of the few crafts leftover from the golden age of the Baba & Nyonya. The beaded slippers were either opened face or
covered. The popular motives used for
the pattern were flowers, birds, butterflies and fruits.
80sen
· Malacca Peranakan Townhouse
The typical Baba & Nyonya
townhouse features neo-classical pediments, pillars and stucco decorations over
windows, combined with the local tradition of timber craftsmanship. House fronts are usually heavily decorated
with brightly colored hand-painted tiles and Chinese characters painted in gold
on large black backgrounds. The Baba
& Nyonya Heritage Museum on Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock in Malacca showchases
on of the most well-preserved 19th century Baba & Nyonya
residence.
80sen
· Baba & Nyonya Wedding Attire
The wedding costume is colourful and elaborate.
The headdress worn by the bride is made
out of more than a hundred gold and silver hair pins that are put into the hair
to form a crown. On her chest and wrists
she wears numerous jewelry and accessories. The costumes are made from damask silk and
either couched with gold thread or covered with coloured thread embroidery. The groom’s jacket and hat are that of the
Manchu gentry of old China. he has a
traditional Chinese fan on his hand and boots as footwear.
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MS
RM5 · Nyonya Kebaya Embroidery
The Nyonya kebaya first appeared only
in the early 20th century. The
early versions features rather simple embroidery work, but later, especially from
the 1960s onwards, a more exquisite and intricate embroidery began to emerge. While the early kebayas are hand sewn, the
Nyonya kebaya today is embroidered using the sewing machine with flower motives
being the favourite theme. The miniature
sheet feature a Nyonya kebaya, which won the UNESCO Award of
Excellence for Handicraft 2012. The stamp within the miniature sheet feature a composition of Malaysian fruit, with holes cut on the paper resembling the embroidery.
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FDC · Footstool
Footstools ( pelapik kaki ) are ceremonial weeding stool, usually made in pairs.
The wooden base is usually painted red,
with 4 cabriole-like legs. The beadwork
cover features colourful embroidery.
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Folder · Teapot
Teapot is a everyday kitchenware in
Baba & Nyonya culture. Teapots of
everyday use are with simple design and colour.
teapots with more exquisite design are normally used in weddings and
formal occasions.
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