National Textile Museum launches a pop-up Merdeka exhibit in Petaling Jaya

A view of a replica of Tunku Abdul Rahman’s ceremonial attire, which he wore for the Merdeka ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on Aug 31,1957. The ‘Muscat Dress’ consists of a black taffeta silk open-jacket with epaulettes, a white shirt, pants and headgear. Photo: Bernama

The National Textile Museum has launched the Pameran Warna Warni Busana Malaysia exhibition at a shopping mall in Petaling Jaya.

The extensive pop-up 'museum' at the Paradigm Mall will be on public display until Sept 17. The show features an array of traditional Malaysian costumes (from various ethnic groups) and historic ceremonial pieces.