Nyonya Needlework: Embroidery and Beadwork in the Peranakan World Richard Powers with their generous hosts Mr

with their generous hosts Mr and Mrs U

across a lifetime of different experiences

death is no longer feared but exploited

full of exciting ideas with real-world applications

foxing and slight creasing on insides of covers

Nyonya Needlework: Embroidery and Beadwork in the Peranakan World Richard Powers with their generous hosts MrCheah Hwei Fen examines parallel techniques of embroidery, work with gold thread, lace, and drawn needlework in this profusely illustrated catalogue to accompany an exhibition at the Peranakan Museum, Singapore, held from 24 June 2016 to 18 June 2017. In her careful analysis of the techniques associated with Peranakan objects, she reveals a complex network of cultural connections. The various types of needlework were practised by women and men, and