Blouse

White kebaya with an embroidered border. The opening of the border was obtained by cutting holes in the fabric with small scissors after embroidery. Kebaya's with this technique are called 'kebaya kerancang'. Until 1920 the Chinese peranakans wore long tunics which fell over the knee. In 1920 a law came into force whereby the Chinese peranakans were no longer considered natives, but could be equat…