These "gelang kaki" (anklets) were worn by Nonyas (Peranakan women) on special occasions such as wedding ceremonies together with other accessories like bracelets, earrings, brooches, pendants and hairpins.
Our favourite Hokkien ditty: "Chiak Tor Tau, Chiak Lau Lau" (Eat groundnuts and live to a ripe old age)
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