Brown & Gold: Peranakan Furniture from the Late 19th Century to the mid 20th Century Peter Lee Batik also saw a drastic

Batik also saw a drastic change as if it followed that revolution

itu adalah pernyataan kehidupan dan filosofi orang Jawa

Countless Dutchmen and foreigners sought their fortunes in Asia in the service of the Dutch East India Company (established in 1602)

There are approximately 150 superb pieces chosen out of several thousand

Cirinya yang paling khas adalah warna latar yang gumading

Brown & Gold: Peranakan Furniture from the Late 19th Century to the mid 20th Century Peter Lee Batik also saw a drasticAt the height of Peranakan cultural richness between 1910 and 1930, locally carved teak furniture gilded in gold leaf were favoured by wealthier Peranakan families. These "brown and gold" pieces, conceived usually on a grand scale for homes of almost palatial dimensions, displayed intricate designs of equally lavish splendour. A recent revival of interest in collecting these rare and beautiful pieces now ensures the survival of this rich cultural