Yayasan Amai Setia

Yayasan Amai Setia is a museum in Koto Gadang that displays handwoven textiles, pottery, and traditional musical instruments from the Minangkabau region. Local artisans who work here share their knowledge and techniques with visitors.

The foundation was established by local artists and community members to preserve and pass on traditional crafting techniques. This effort grew from a desire to keep the region's cultural knowledge alive for future generations.

The exhibits show how women held central roles in Minangkabau society through their craftsmanship and everyday practices. These displayed objects remain part of how the community understands itself today.

The museum is located right where the artisans work, so you can watch them creating pieces and ask questions about their methods. Spending extra time here lets you understand the crafting processes better.

The building itself displays traditional Minangkabau architecture, with distinctive roof shapes that are typical to the region. This construction style is a working example of the same craftsmanship skills shown in the displayed objects.