Articles tagged for kasut manik
Melaka Traditional Arts and Crafts :: Nyonya Beaded Shoes
Beaded slippers also known as “kasut manek” are traditional must-have footwear for the Peranakan Cina women until world war II. In the old days, it was customary for young unmarried Nyonya to learn beadwork skill and make their own beaded shoes for the wedding dowry. The materials used include silk cloth, gold thread and multi [...]
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