The Global Threads Malay Textiles Weave
John Ang, Textile Collector, Art Historian and Curator
13-Nov-24 19:00
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Textiles like the ikat limar and songket are making a comeback, through a renewed interest from the younger generation. Having dedicated his life to amassing rare Malay textiles, textile collector and curator John Ang explains why it has gripped him. He also takes us through the history of Malay textiles and how it connects us to the rest of the world.
Image Credit: Samyama by John Ang, Facebook
Produced by: Alena Nadia
Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn
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Categories: culture, History/Heritage
Tags: malaysian textiles, made in malaysia, John Ang, malay textiles, Malaysian Culture and Heritage,
