‘Kasut Manik’ Peranakan Baba and Nyonya; A Collection of Preservation Efforts

Abstract

Kasut Manik or beaded shoe refers to traditional shoes embellished with intricate and gorgeous beads, which are a vital part of Baba and Nyonya’s Peranakan cultural history. This collaborative preservation effort demonstrates the ability to defend Peranakan baba and nyonya fashion artworks. The purpose of this study is to collect and research previous studies on the preservation of Peranakan Baba and Nyonya beaded shoes. The researcher employed the data trigulation technique in addition to SLR (Systematic Literature Review) to acquire diverse findings on the empowerment of Baba and Nyonya traditional heritage. Document or text analysis, audio-visual analysis and online field research are all part of this technique. The findings of this study reveal that the goal of preserving Peranakan culture can be accomplished in a variety of ways. The gathering of scholarly articles or journals, book publication, annual conventions, apprenticeship programmes, virtual sharing, collaborative networks, gift collections, exhibitions, and tourism promotion are among the initiatives proposed. This study is expected to provide guidance and aid in the preservation of Peranakan Baba and Nyonya culture. As a result, the purpose of this study is to create a collection of literature that has never been done before by a researcher as a written record to be used as an academic reference for future scholars.