Heritage textile award honours artists, designers and craftsfolk

A visitor looks at a work by Juliana Anak Embrose (which won a Special Mention Award - beadwork) at the Hasanah Gold Threads Awards 2023 exhibition at Pavilion Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: The Star/Azhar Mahfof

Yayasan Hasanah, which is actively preserving Malaysian heritage textile traditions, is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Hasanah Gold Threads Awards (HGTA) until Aug 20.

Established last year, these awards aim to honour artisans who demonstrate exceptional standards of excellence and innovation in textile craftsmanship, stretching across various forms such as fabrics, baskets, and beadwork, thus advancing the boundaries of heritage textiles.