Textile Museum Sarawak, Textile heritage museum in Kuching, Malaysia.
The Textile Museum Sarawak displays traditional garments, handwoven fabrics, and weaving tools representing different ethnic groups of the Sarawak region.
The three-story colonial building from 1907 initially served as a medical center before becoming the Education Department and finally transforming into the museum in 2000.
The museum exhibits traditional costumes and accessories that demonstrate the textile craftsmanship techniques passed down through generations in different Sarawak communities.
Located in central Kuching, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday and offers guided tours, educational programs, and workshops focusing on textile production methods.
The museum features natural dyeing processes using local plants and maintains collections of intricate weaving patterns specific to each native group of Sarawak.
Location: Kuching
Inception: 1907
GPS coordinates: 1.55856,110.34481
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:30
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