Bakul sia (auspicious basket) is a traditional Melaka Malay and Nyonya basket. It is normally made of rattans, bamboo or wood and wrapped with thick paper or leather (lacquered), and the basket will be colored with red and black, then painted with gold auspicious motifs to symbolize prosperity and richness.

Bakul sia (auspicious basket) is a traditional Melaka Malay and Nyonya basket. It is normally made of rattans, bamboo or wood and wrapped with thick paper or leather (lacquered), and the basket will be colored with red/gold and black, then painted with gold auspicious motifs to symbolize prosperity and richness.

This 3 tiered wood and cane woven basket was primarily used by the Straits Chinese communities (commonly known as the Peranakans) during wedding rituals and ceremonies. The version presented here is lacquered in red and black with floral decorations gilded in gold on the side and the cover.

Bakul Sia. Bakul Sia kebiasaannya diperbuat daripada buluh, kayu dan dibalut dengan kertas tebal atau kulit. Masyarakat umum di Melaka menggunakan bakul ini untuk pelbagai tujuan seperti hantaran perkahwinan dan pemberian hadiah.

peranakan Chinese of the Straits Settlements, such baskets were known as bakul siah (‘auspicious baskets’) and were used to transport wedding gifts during the twelve-day wedding, as well as during the engagement.

Dec 5, 2011 · Bakul sia or sia basket (auspicious basket) is a traditional Malacca Malay and Nyonya basket. It is normally made of rattans, bamboo or wood and wrapped with thick paper or leather (lacquered), and the basket will be colored with red and black, then painted with gold auspicious motifs to symbolize prosperity and richness.

Art of Melaka : Bakul Siah Bakul sia (auspicious basket) is a traditional Melaka Malay and Nyonya basket. It is normally made of rattans, bamboo or wood and wrapped with thick paper or leather (lacquered), and the basket will be colored with red and black, then painted with gold auspicious motifs to symbolize prosperity and richness.

A Chinese traditional tiered Bakul Siah wedding basket traditionally used by Peranakan ethnic Chinese. This three tiered basket is made of woven cane and wood and lacquered in black and red and with added gilded floral painted accents.

Bakul sia (auspicious basket) is a traditional Melaka Malay and Nyonya basket. It is normally made of rattans, bamboo or wood and wrapped with thick paper or leather (lacquered), and the basket will be colored with red and black, then painted with gold auspicious motifs to symbolize prosperity and richness.

Traditional Red Bakul Siah or Peranakan Wedding Basket. Bird and flower design on the cover, vintage piece from the 1970’s. Original matching pieces as evidenced by the gold marking in the basket.