A songket minang shawl with gold thread, a highlight of the exhibition the Sulaiman Ghani exhibit at the National Textile Museum in KL. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
Tucked away in one of the rooms at the National Textile Museum in Kuala Lumpur is a selection of handwoven textiles displayed on the walls and hanging from the ceiling.
These are part of the personal collection of the late traditional textile pioneer Professor Sulaiman Ghani, which were gifted by his family to the Department of Museums Malaysia after he died in September last year.
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'Sulaiman Ghani: Malaysian Textile Art Activist Exhibition' highlights
A songket minang shawl with gold thread, a highlight of the exhibition the Sulaiman Ghani exhibit at the National Textile Museum in KL. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
A wide range of exhibits featured in the 'Sulaiman Ghani: Malaysian Textile Art Activist Exhibition' at the National Textile Museum, Kuala Lumpur. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
A close-up view of a batik sarong from Kelantan using the block and hand-painted technique. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
The late Malaysian textile artist Sulaiman believed in empowering others through art.
An exhibit featuring ferns and flower motifs created by a hand-drawn technique on cotton fabric. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
A songket minang shawl with gold thread takes pride of place at the exhibit. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
Batik sarong from Kelantan, using the block and hand painted technique. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
Visitors having a closer look at the selection of works from the late Sulaiman Ghani's collection, showcasing different traditional weaving techniques and motifs. Photo: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
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