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Sarong Kebaya: Peranakan Fashion in an Interconnected World, 1500-1950

Ahthor: Peter H Lee

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This book traces the history of the costume of Peranakan women; specifically, the sarong, kebaya, and baju panjang. The sarong kebaya is only a starting point for a rich history of language, women, trade, slavery, community formation, and education. Illustrated with historical photographs and images of sarongs and kebayas.