Traditional Clothing & Identity of Peranakan

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Across
  1. 2. — Traditional Malay cap sometimes worn by men.
  2. 3. Suit — Western-style suit worn by Peranakan men.
  3. 6. Kebaya — Sheer embroidered blouse worn by Nyonya women.
  4. 7. — Set of three brooch pins used to fasten the kebaya.
  5. 9. Manek — Handmade beaded slippers.
  6. 11. — People of mixed Chinese–Malay heritage in the Straits region.
  7. 13. — Decorative belt buckle.
  8. 14. — A decorative shoulder shawl.
  9. 16. — A Peranakan man.
  10. 17. Sanggul— Ornamental pins for the bun.
Down
  1. 1. — A Peranakan woman.
  2. 2. Batik — Patterned wrap skirt worn with the kebaya.
  3. 3. Motif — Wax-dyed fabric patterns used in clothing.
  4. 4. Panjang Attire — Formal dress worn at feast gatherings.
  5. 5. Beadwork — Detailed bead decoration on shoes and accessories.
  6. 8. — Fine embroidery work on kebaya fabric.
  7. 10. Kebaya — Extra elaborate bridal version.
  8. 12. Belt — Decorative belt worn with traditional dress.
  9. 14. — Traditional hair bun style for women.
  10. 15. Kebaya — Earlier style of kebaya with Chinese influence.