Tepak Sireh @ Betel container



The betel container is made of embossed gold and filigree work set with rubies and emeralds. Tepak Sireh is the Malay, Peranakan and Indian communities in Malaysia and is use betel sets for social communication. Betel sets are associated with betel chewing (sireh). This custom is a Malay custom which originated from India 2,000 years ago. The sirih bowl is used to determine the easiness of the pregnancy.

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