Ethnic Straits Chinese Malay Decor Stock Photo

A photograph showing some beautiful antique furniture and decorative ornamental items in the home of a traditional peranakan family - descendants of Straits of malacca chinese and malay heritage. Showing the sitting room or family living room. The straits people are sometimes called nonyas (female) and babas (male). Historic straits chinese towns include Melaka, Penang and Singapore. Unique traditional style which is ornate and highly decorative, made with detailed fine craftsmanship. Items include beautifully carved wooden tables and chairs inlaid with mother of pearl, antique wall lamp and tall glasses, ornate mirror with ornamental metal frame. Wooden flooring with finely woven carpet of arabian eastern patterns and motifs. Taken in old house of georgetown, Penang, a UNESCO heritage site.