Besides that, we can also see handmade merchandise along the road side when we were at Jonker Street.
'Kasut Manek' is one of the traditional handmade merchandise. It is a beaded slippers that made and wore by peranakan women (also known as nyonyas) with baju kebaya outfit. It has different type of designs and colours. The designs of the 'Kasut Manek' are based on Baba Nyonya's culture and tradition. During ancient time, peranakan women have to learn how to make 'Kasut Manek' since young. This craft is sold as souvenir to tourists although peranakan women are no longer required to learn how to make 'Kasut Manek'.
'Baju Kebaya' is a traditional blouse dress that worn by peranakan women. It is made of silk, thin cotton, or semi-transparent nylon. 'Baju Kebaya' have very nice colours. Unfortunately we don't have the time to try it, but we managed to take photos of it outside the shop.
Sue Jing.
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