Reminiscent of the paisley motif, the ibu or ‘mother’ brooch of the classic three-piece set, used to fasten a nonya’s baju panjang or kebaya, is voluptuously stylised here in pewter, with old cut gem details.

About the collection
A modern expression in pewter of extravagantly coloured nonya ware, unique to the Peranakan communities of Penang, Malacca and Singapore.