Crafting Artistry Exhibition

Captions, clockwise from top: Tai Lue tapestry weaving from Thailand; Batik Cirebon from West Java; Woven bracelets from Malaysia; Woven textiles from West Timor, Infinity, batik by Samsudin Abu Bakar.

 

One amazing thing about living in Malaysia is being constantly surrounded by colour. The vibrant hues of people’s clothing, their homes, market stalls and the flora and fauna is everywhere. However, it wasn’t until I visited the exhibition Crafting Artistry, A Journey Along The Maritime Silk and Spice Road, that I realised how much colour is a part of the culture and everyday life. This exhibition held at the Petronas Gallery in Kuala Lumpur features textiles from six Asian countries – China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand. It links the heritage of each country and what artists are doing today. Covering various techniques it includes batik, weaving, embroidery and basket weaving so there is something for every enthusiast of textile art.

 

Crafting Artistry, A Journey Along The Maritime Silk and Spice Road, is exhibiting at Galeri Petronas, Kuala Lumpur until December 29th.