1. batik printing
If you love to learn more about textiles, whether history or technique, Muzium Tekstil Negara is the place to go. It is located in the Dataran Merdeka area in a heritage building that was built in 1896.
2. batik
3. weaving
The museum is divided into four galleries: Pohon Budi Gallery, Pelangi Gallery, Teluk Berantai Galery and Ratna Sari Gallery.
4. kebaya
5. beaded collar
I do not have any particular interest in textiles but I enjoyed the opportunity to read about some of the fabrics; how they were weaved or designed and for what purpose.
6. weaving Iban ceremonial cloth
7. embroidered head-cloth
All the exhibits are explained in both Bahasa Malaysia and English, which make is easy for me to understand.
8. gold thread embroidery
9. batik prints
Every month, the National Textile Museum hosts activities to keep people interested in the museum. Not too long ago, there was a headdress exhibition followed by a Headdress Textile Talk.
10. local costumes
11. National Textile Museum
Do take note that until the end of 2016, there will be guided tours for visitors. Not sure of the time, though.
Muzium Tekstil Negara (National Textile Museum)
Add: 26, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel: 03-2694 3457 / 3461
Fax: 03-2694 3466
Email: pr.mtn@jmm.gov.my
Web: http://www.muziumtekstilnegara.gov.my/
Opening hours:
9am – 6pm daily
Closed on Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Aidiladha
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5 Comments
At July 14, 2016, miera wrote:
have not been to this place... seems like an interesting place to learn more about textiles and materials...
At July 14, 2016, Elana Khong wrote:
Never heard of this museum before. Amazing textiles collection.
At July 15, 2016, Fadzi Razak wrote:
We have some sort of same place here in Pekan Pahang where people can see how they make songket and everything. They also have songket sewing machine for display
At July 15, 2016, Jacqueline wrote:
Yes I know! One of them is Iban costume from Sarawak! Nice nice can see so many collections!
At July 15, 2016, Rane Chin wrote:
wow this is nice! I wanna bring my kids there to see the beautiful batik and kebaya