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Shown in this photograph is a close-up on some colourful, patterned materials for making saris, fanned out and hung from the ceiling of one textile shop in Little India. Title devised by Library staff.
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Jewels and crafts shop : exterior [1]
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Shown in this photograph is Gokulam, a shop at Little India Arcade. It sells traditional Indian jewellery and craft. Title devised by Library staff....
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This photograph shows a vintage gramophone displayed in a shop in the Little India Arcade. Title devised by Library staff....
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This photograph shows a shop selling colourful materials for saris. A mannequin dressed in bright orange and green saris stands at the entrance. Title devised by Library staff....
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Goldsmith shop : interior [2]
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Shown in this photograph is one of the many goldsmith shops in Little India. Indian ladies are fond of purchasing gold items. Gold jewellery is also bought as presents for important occasions like weddings. Title devised by Library staff....
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Shown in this photograph is Soon Huat Goldsmith, a Chinese goldsmith shop in Little India. An uncommon shop in the Little India area as this trade is mostly dominated by the Indians in the area. Title devised by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff....
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This photograph is a close-up of a restored shophouse, painted in pink, located in the Little India area. Title devised by Library staff....
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In this photograph, a Singaporean watercolour artist, Ong Kim Seng is painting a scene along the Singapore River. His colour pastels and paint materials are beside him. Title devised by Library staff....
Ceramic containers : close-up
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Shown in this photograph are some ceramic containers, probably used for lighting oil lamps, for sale, displayed outside a shop in Little India. Title devised by Library staff....
Jewellery shop : interior
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This photograph shows the interior of a goldsmith shop in Little India. Gold pieces are displayed in the locked glass cases. Gold jewellery is often worn or presented as gifts by Indian women on important occasions like weddings, birthdays etc. Title devised by Library staff....
