Melaka woman tirelessly teaches how to make Nyonya ‘kasut manik’ to preserve Peranakan artistry
Malaysia – Malacca woman Ong Bee Hong enjoys teaching the intricacies of making Nyonya beaded shoes to anyone as long as they’re willing to put in their time and effort. Ong, a home-based customised beaded shoe maker or ‘kasut manik’ has made these shoes for weddings and even for customers overseas from as far as the UK. Based in Malacca, …