內容簡介
本是一本浪漫的書,書中收錄的,是土生華人——娘惹閨房中的床具。是年輕的作者讓這些獨特的珍藏品以圖文並茂、中英相容的方式的分享。 土生華人是東南亞獨有的族群。數百餘年來他們衍生了獨特的文化。收錄進這本書裡的床具如枕頂和帳鉤應時而生,迎市而滅。留下的文物陳列在這本書裡,讓今天的人對昨天的峇峇娘惹憑藉實物增加多一層的認識,而不至於捕風捉影。
The Peranakan Chinese are a hybrid minority born out of the will to perpetuate the legacy of the early migrant forefathers in Southeast Asia. While accumulating wealth and honour on this fertile land, they had also created a rich culture of their own. These beautiful and intricate bed ornaments bear testament to their unique existence throughout the Straits of Malacca, Indonesia, Thailand and Myanmar. A collection like this leaves us with the rich imagination of a lavish tribe. The collection in this book has given many insights into the past. It is hoped that this book will bring as much enjoyment to the reader as the joy earned through the processes of collecting these artefacts over the years.