{"title":"Singapore Bicentennial Scarves","description":"\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eWidely credited as the Founder of Singapore, Raffles’ image has been undergoing some revisions of late. The Singapore \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eBicentennial\u003c\/span\u003e provides an occasion to open up lively discussions about colonialism and post-colonial identity. The year 1819 marked the arrival of Raffles, setting in motion a complete transformation of Singapore’s direction for the next 200 years. Singapore today bears much of the imprint of Raffles’ legacy but is increasingly rediscovering its deeper roots. A plethora of evidence shows the rich history of Singapore prior to Raffles’ arrival. Stretching back centuries, even to the time of Temasek, Singapore has long been a locus of vibrant settlement with lively commercial activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eThe limited-edition scarves collection specially designed to mark Singapore’s \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eBicentennial\u003c\/span\u003e, capture significant vignettes of the pre- and post- Raffles periods. The pre-1819 scarf features Sang Nila Utama, multi-ethnic waterside settlements, ships of many nations, and silhouette of traders with different costumes from various exotic origins. In the post-1819 scarf the focus shifts to English gentry, equestrian scenes, carriages, landmark buildings, and the new, rationalised city plan: the Jackson Plan. Though the characters change, the setting retains its characteristic tropical flavour, with lush foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/7112\/collections\/SB-raffles-JPG.png?v=1556089626","url":"https:\/\/binarystyle.mom\/collections\/limited-edition.oembed","provider":"BINARY STYLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}