TEXTILE HERITAGE COMES ALIVE FOR FASHION STUDENTS DURING STUDY TRIP TO NATIONAL TEXTILE MUSEUM

On 1 July 2025, students from Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fashion Marketing embarked on a study trip to the National Textile Museum in Kuala Lumpur. Organised under the Textile Studies module, the visit aimed to immerse students in Malaysia’s diverse textile legacy through gallery tours, hands-on workshops, and close-up encounters with cultural artifacts.

From teluk berantai motifs to vivid batik and songket collections, students explored galleries that revealed the technical mastery and cultural significance of traditional textile production. Among the highlights were the Pohon Budi and Pelangi Galleries, which showcased a wide range of materials including velvet, silk, pineapple fiber, and gold-thread embroidery from across Malaysia’s ethnic communities.

Students also gained insight into how textiles intersect with jewelry and personal adornment, especially in the Ratna Sari Gallery.Beyond the visuals, the experience sparked reflection and renewed appreciation. “It was amazing to see up close how much skill and history goes into every piece of fabric,” said Tan Zhi Qin.

The trip proved to be more than a museum visit. It was an invitation to honour craftsmanship, deepen academic understanding, and creatively reimagine tradition for a new generation of fashion marketers.