IN an effort to help family-run traditional businesses stay competitive, Selangor government has given some of them a chance ...

Take for example, sasambo batik from West Nusa Tenggara province ... Perhaps reading the changing social fabric of Indonesia in the literal fabric of this cloth is a stretch.

So, I lugged a bunch of batik fabrics back home from Sabah ... “I wanted my designs to be inspired by the connections I have. For example, the ‘Aien Cardigan,’ is named after my friend ...

As one of the 20th century’s most influential architects, Geoffrey Bawa’s contribution to modern Sri Lankan interior design is sometimes overlooked. Often collaborating with friends and colleagues, ...

The translation of Azah Aziz's groundbreaking cultural study invites a new generation to not only appreciate the beauty of ...

Oosting discusses the alignment of the theme with the significance of Vlisco's textiles in expressing individual and cultural narratives.

“Weaving fabric has been part of human life since the Neolithic era,” said owner Beth Guertin. “It is a combination of utilitarian — baskets, clothing, and bedding, for example — and the ...

The batik section showcases hundreds of options in vivid ... These magnificent pieces serve multiple purposes – they inspire visitors with tangible examples, showcase specific fabric collections or ...

Tucked away in Lakeland, Florida sits a textile treasure trove that makes senior quilters’ hearts flutter faster than a ...

Take, for instance, the uniquely robust fabrics he needed to use for the ... a home calling to be lived in. From batik to bandhani, jamavar to ikat, Indian textiles are a shining example of the ...