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Foot Binding Shoes

Foot Binding Shoes

The popularity of foot binding rose dramatically during the Ming Dynasty throughout China. The bound foot is regarded as a mark of gentility, refinement, submissiveness and perseverance of a woman. Usually the weaving patterns and floral motifs on the shoes is determined by the wearer.

Kendi

Kendi

This kettle from Sarawak is made of copper and decorated with animal motifs. Usually it is used in religious ceremonies, weddings and festivals.

 

Caping

Caping

The caping is an accessory used to cover the genitals of boys and girls in the past. Typically, children would wear it after they reach the age of one year. The caping was made from gold, silver, copper, iron, wood, coconut shell or sea shell.

Geduk

Geduk

The geduk is a drum with two sides and classified under the membranofon category where the sound is produced by striking the skin that cover the top of the musical instrument. These instruments are originated from Kelantan and widely played in puppet show and menora.

Keris Semenanjung

Keris Semenanjung

Semenanjung kris is a dagger widely used in Peninsular Malaysia. Its form inspired by a manufacturing technique known as 'wrought Melaka' which dates back to the time of the Melaka Sultanate.

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