Textile Museum
Textile Museum
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Iz
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia107 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
This is a must visit place in Kuching. It tells a lot about the Borneo history and Nusantara history , the Malaya history dated back in the 1st Century and in between there have artifacts and display of textile and art creative creation part of Borneo heritage. It will disappoint you. Entrance is free.
Written 9 January 2019
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deepaksaxena88
New Delhi, India745 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
The textile museum showcases authentic textiles made by the main ethnic communities of Sarawak.The architecture is an attraction in itself. It is a combination of English renaissance and colonial theme. Rectangular in structure, the Pavilion Building as it is known, was first constructed in 1907 a medical center.
One can spend quality time here and learn about ethnic communities textile creations.
One can spend quality time here and learn about ethnic communities textile creations.
Written 26 September 2017
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TimMPerth
Perth, Australia259 contributions
Dec 2012
The textile museum is next to the Sarawak Craft Council, just near the old courthouse. It has free entry (donation) and two levels of traditional costumes and fabrics. There are some dioramas of weaving and spinning and also lots of photo boards showing how yarns is made and dyed. There are lots of information boards as well.
Written 9 December 2012
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jajavalB
Lampang, Thailand3,938 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
Plenty of ethnicities of Borneo, this museum attracts my curiosity a lot about tradtional way of indigenous people of which way they dress. The exhibition has arranged in good way that I walk with enjoyment on both floors. It worths visit.
Written 20 September 2018
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Honey Goel
Singapore, Singapore44 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
This was on my " must-visit" list as I have keen interest in handicrafts and textiles; And i was not disappointed!!
Museum hours are 9:00 am to 4:45pm if i am not mistaken and the entry is free.It was at a stone's throw away from the Waterfront hotel (where we were staying).
Quite interesting to see were various exhibits showing the traditional textiles, costumes, weaving technique , customs etc. of different ethnic communities of the Sarawak region.
Head gears, beaded jewellery; bark clothing; woven jackets; handlooms et al provided an interesting insight into the history and culture of this beautiful region. I fell in love with Pua kumbu displays (dyed in natural colours).
It spans across three floors including the ground floor ( just an additional info: there is no elevator). The place is not to be rushed and absorbed slowly.
The museum shop is well stocked with interesting indigenous items .
I enjoyed my visit here.
Museum hours are 9:00 am to 4:45pm if i am not mistaken and the entry is free.It was at a stone's throw away from the Waterfront hotel (where we were staying).
Quite interesting to see were various exhibits showing the traditional textiles, costumes, weaving technique , customs etc. of different ethnic communities of the Sarawak region.
Head gears, beaded jewellery; bark clothing; woven jackets; handlooms et al provided an interesting insight into the history and culture of this beautiful region. I fell in love with Pua kumbu displays (dyed in natural colours).
It spans across three floors including the ground floor ( just an additional info: there is no elevator). The place is not to be rushed and absorbed slowly.
The museum shop is well stocked with interesting indigenous items .
I enjoyed my visit here.
Written 28 August 2018
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Gabriel P
Perth, Australia18 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
This museum was much nicer than we thought it would be.
Beautiful and colourful dresses, knittings, fabrics from all over Sarawak, clothing items used for different customs.
Great visit!
Beautiful and colourful dresses, knittings, fabrics from all over Sarawak, clothing items used for different customs.
Great visit!
Written 16 November 2014
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BooNMiNG
Singapore, Singapore38 contributions
Oct 2012 • Friends
very very limited exhibits you can find here and very not disabled-friendly as the stairs to second floor is very very steep even so hard for normal person to get down..
Written 7 October 2012
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waget
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia386 contributions
May 2021
It has a relatively varied display of different textiles from different eras and cultures that are present in Sarawak. It is just that some of the displays were taken out so there are empty spaces in the museum.
Written 11 October 2021
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macsimogong
Singapore, Singapore356 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
The building itself is really interesting to marvel at, as well. Just a note, as this is an old building, there is no lift to get up and down the 3 levels. Exhibits are well displayed. Its free and you may need not more than an hour here. The staffs are friendly too.
Written 24 March 2018
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Ethelberga H
Grantham, UK636 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
This is a very good museum for explaining how the local materials such as palm and rattan are made into various textiles for both building materials and weaving. There are several rooms each with a theme from different ethnic groups showing how collecting of materials, production, dyeing and then used. Models with variuos dress as well. Very well done and airconditioned too!
Written 17 March 2017
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