Making a Peranakan Indian Kopiah
/ June 26, 2021
Ever wonder how a traditional Chitty Melakan kopiah is made and how it came to be? Join expert Sushila Philips Roy from the Peranakan Indian (Chitty Melaka) Association and student Aarika Lee for a kopiah-making challenge!
Embracing multiple cultures in one form, the kopiah is a wonderful example of the hybrid nature of the Chitty Melaka community. Watch now to uncover more about Chitty Melakan culture and dressing.
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