Textile Museum
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waget
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia400 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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Sue J
Portarlington21 contributions
Oct 2019
Three floors of interseting and beautiful materials and history. We enjoyed our visit. Located in waterfront distrit of Kuching. Shop was not operational which was initially dissapointing but we were directed to a nearby mall where the Sarawak Craft council was hostig a regional expo. Evcellent.
Written 4 October 2019
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Nick B
South Wales, UK202 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
if you are interested in textiles and ethnographic handicrafts there are some quietly stunning pieces in here. Plenty of info in English and well set out. Just a small exhibition. Count on about 45 minutes to see it. Free entry as are the other museums in town.
Written 21 May 2019
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia27,762 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
The Textiles Museum showcases authentic textiles made by ethnic communities and has an interesting display of weaving and design.It is reasonably well signed in English and quite interesting .The building was of interest as it was constructed in 1907 and used as a medical center. The museum has free entry and definitely worth a look.
Written 15 March 2019
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Iz
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia104 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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jajavalB
Lampang, Thailand2,732 contributions
Sep 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, Singapore46 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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kevr5
105 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
This is around the corner from the Riverfront Mall and visited here on the Sarawak Holiday with the majority of places being closed!
The visit was more for my girlfriend who is interested in fashion art and textiles. An interesting yet short journey around a lovely building and it was free entry.
The visit was more for my girlfriend who is interested in fashion art and textiles. An interesting yet short journey around a lovely building and it was free entry.
Written 1 August 2018
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Silu
Helsinki, Finland3 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Children liked the real life sets with the dummies, this was more vivid than just items in glass cabinets. Better and more versatile than expected.
Written 9 July 2018
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tinkle_24
Northampton, UK1,732 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Very pleasant to look at from the outside with its wooden shutters. Exhibits are interesting showing the skills of a few of the local tribes especially in weaving. Intricate artefacts on display and some historical account. A very friendly Bidayuh runs the shop selling excellent locally made souvenirs. In fact the owner makes a lot of the stuff herself.
Written 1 June 2018
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