The Nyonya Kebaya: A Century of Straits Chinese Costume by Datin Seri - 2004-10-15

Periplus, 2004. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

Periplus Editions (HK), Limited , pp. 176 . Hardback. New.

Periplus Editions, 2002. 2004 edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/very good. The author has with this book produced probably the most authoritative work on the Nyonya ka, a light blouse that is the traditional wear of female descendants of Chinese and Malays known as the Straits Chinese or Babas and Nyonyas. The author was a life long collector, conservator and wearer of the ka and so is amply qualified to write this sumptuous book. 176 pages with the following chapters - 1 - The Nyonyas: A Brief History, 2 - Sheer Silhouettes: Ka Through the Ages, 3 - Gems from the Straits: The Collection of Datin Seri Mahmood, 4 -Charmed Impressions: The Artistry of the Ka, 5 - Women of Style: Completing the Nyonya Look & Postscript: The Future: Applications of a Fashion Icon. There is a Glossary, Bibliography, Directory and an Index. with many colour and black and white illustrations. Near Fine Hardback in a Very Good Dust Jacket Second Edition. Originally published in 2002 Weight: 1.4 kg. Post free within Malaysia,… Read More

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.