PERANAKAN TAPE (TURQUOISE) – ATAS
$8.00
Peranakan tiles are renowned for their recognisable ornate motifs and distinct colours. Commonly used in the 50s as wall trimmings to decorate buildings and interior spaces, these iconic embellishments are now safeguarded by the strict conservancy guidelines of Singapore. The Peranakan tape attempts to take us back in time through a functional yet transient adornment to any wall that pays homage to these visual icons of Singapore.
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