Robe (pashu aingyi shay) and Sarong

1930s - 1950s / 1930s.

National Heritage Board, Singapore
Singapore, Singapore

In Burma, Peranakans (Pashu) referred to the baju panjang as a pashu aingyi shay (Pashu long robe). This dress was composed of European organdies and Chinese satins that were usually acquired in Penang or Singapore, as were the batik sarongs.

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Title: Robe (pashu aingyi shay) and Sarong
Date Created: 1930s - 1950s / 1930s.
Location Created: India, Indonesia, Java, Pekalongan
Provenance: Sarong: Collection of Mr and Mrs Lee Kip Lee
Type: Sarong
Medium: Robe: Silk damask. Sarong: Cotton (drawn batik)

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Clothing Cotton Damask Dress Robe Satin Silk Textile