"Festive Expressions: Nonya Beadwork and Embroidery" by Eng-Lee Seoh Chee in the 'A Guide to the Collections' series published by National Museum of Singapore in 1989 ISBN 9971-917-30-0 Straits Chinese settlements of Peranakan communities in Malacca, Penang and Singapore plus some from Java and Sumatra. The beadwork is generally crafted by Nonya and made primarily for display at celebrations.