June 2009
Just recently I went for a road trip to Malacca and passed by a small shop that sells a variety of beautiful kebaya nyonya. There were so many designs to choose from which made me stay in the shop for more than 2 hours. But what I really find irresistable was the intricate embroidery sewn neatly on a plain coloured material which would later transform into a gorgeous baju kebaya and paired with the traditional batik sarong.
Embroideries or sulam have been around for centuries and as the world evolves rapidly with modern technologies, I am pleased to see that sulam has not lost its touch. In fact, I was told that some of the seamstresses still practice the old-fashion way to make the embroideries, for instance to make sulam goyang, in order to achieve the best result. The price, however, would cause your heart to palpitate!
My experience at the shop gave me an idea to venture into something new. So this month, I am glad to showcase a selection of baju kurungs with stunning hand-sewn sulam with different motives as shown in the "Hot Items" tab. But don't you worry, they are reasonably priced!
Happy viewing :-)
~Idrila Idris~
Just recently I went for a road trip to Malacca and passed by a small shop that sells a variety of beautiful kebaya nyonya. There were so many designs to choose from which made me stay in the shop for more than 2 hours. But what I really find irresistable was the intricate embroidery sewn neatly on a plain coloured material which would later transform into a gorgeous baju kebaya and paired with the traditional batik sarong.
Embroideries or sulam have been around for centuries and as the world evolves rapidly with modern technologies, I am pleased to see that sulam has not lost its touch. In fact, I was told that some of the seamstresses still practice the old-fashion way to make the embroideries, for instance to make sulam goyang, in order to achieve the best result. The price, however, would cause your heart to palpitate!
My experience at the shop gave me an idea to venture into something new. So this month, I am glad to showcase a selection of baju kurungs with stunning hand-sewn sulam with different motives as shown in the "Hot Items" tab. But don't you worry, they are reasonably priced!
Happy viewing :-)
~Idrila Idris~
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