'Busana' exhibition unveils the rich textile legacy of the Malay world


IAMM’s 'Busana' exhibition showcases Malay attire and its centuries-old connections across South-East Asian trade. — Photos: AZMAN GHANI/The Star

Fashion designers, stylists, and models flocked to the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) in Kuala Lumpur on a recent Tuesday for a talk on traditional Malay attire.

Held alongside the exhibition Busana: Traditional Costumes Of The Malay World, the session showcased how local dress continues to inspire and evolve in contemporary life.

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