Discover the significance and beauty of Antique Peranakan Jewellery

Available at the following Retailers

True Blue Cuisine

47/49 Armenian Street
Singapore 179937

+65 6440 0449

Asian Artistry Fine Jewellery @ JEWEL

78 Airport Blvd, #01 - 246 Singapore Changi Airport,
Singapore 819663

+65 6493 0246

Rumah Bebe Pte Ltd

113 East Coast Road
Singapore 428803

+65 6247 8781

Peranakan Tiles Gallery

36 Temple Street
Singapore 058581

+65 6684 8600

For overseas orders, contact stfrancisent@yahoo.com

Available at Kinokuniya

Takashimaya Shopping Centre • Jem

About the Book

The book provides valuable insights into the significance of the jewellery culture for a unique group of localised hybrid community called the Peranakans.

Discover the type of jewellery that were worn for different occasions during the various stages of their lives from the historical and cultural context. Silver jewellery set with pearls were used for mourning while intan (rose-cut and rough-cut diamonds) and brilliant diamonds were used for festive occasions.

About the Book

The book provides valuable insights into the significance of the jewellery culture for a unique group of localised hybrid community called the Peranakans.

Discover the type of jewellery that were worn for different occasions during the various stages of their lives from the historical and cultural context. Silver jewellery set with pearls were used for mourning while intan (rose-cut and rough-cut diamonds) and brilliant diamonds were used for festive occasions.

What's Inside?

What's Inside?

Official Book Trailer

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Review by Peter Lee, Independent Scholar, Author & Curator

Review by Theatre Doyenne G.T. Lye

Message from Author, Norman Cho

Thank you message from Norman Cho

Reviews

Reviews

Credits

Written by Norman Cho

Copyright © Reserved 2020
a production of Chris Design House
Published/Art Directed by Chris Loh
Concept & Design by Chris Loh and Barry Ng
Photography & Digital Editing by Barry Ng
Edited by Peter Teo & Lyn Sayers
Distribution by Global Circulation Management Pte Ltd

Special Thanks:
Baba Peter Lee, Independent Scholar,
Author & Curator, for the foreword.

Baba G.T. Lye, honoured as a Steward of Singapore’s
Intangible Cultural Heritage by the National Heritage Board
and Baba William Gwee who contributed their pantun.

Mdm Seow Bee Lean & Mr Kenny Tan for their
generous support to the project.