Ikat Malaysia 2024

27 - 28 April 2024

Loft 29, George Town, Penang

10:30 AM - 10:30 PM

tapestry of tradition

An Immersive Exploration on East Coast Batik

INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION
TEXTILE EXHIBITION
TALKS AND WORKSHOPS

LIVE DEMONSTRATION FASHION SHOW

ABOUT

IKAT is an interactive audio-visual installation that interprets Malaysian heritage textiles through the lens of a contemporary expression, as a result of the collaboration between traditional textile artisans and new media artists.

UPCOMING EVENT

JAN 2024

DOWNTOWN KL

APR 2024

PENANG

JUL 2024

TERENGGANU

OCT 2024

KUCHING, SARAWAK

Tapestry of Tradition

An Immersive Exploration on East Coast Batik

Join us for an immersive exploration that transcends the boundaries of tradition and technology, offering a captivating journey into the heart of Batik textiles and the cultural heritage of the East Coast region.

27 April Saturday

9:00 AM

Q&A Session for Hasanah Gold Threads Awards 2024
By Jacqueline Fong

11:00 AM

Talk Session
Malay Motif Renaissance: Unleashing Malaysia's New Heritage
By Azzaha Ibrahim, Independent Researcher and CORAK Designer

2:00 PM

Workshop
Tie Dye Handkerchief and Shawl: Harnessing Nature's Palette By Nawwal binti Abdul Kadir

4:30 PM

Workshop
Emotive Expression through Batik Drawing & Colouring
By Padil Osman

28 April Sunday

11:00 AM

Talk Session
Dyeing for Sustainability: The Importance of Natural Dyes in Batik Making
By Nawwal binti Abdul Kadir

2:00 PM

Workshop
Natural Dye on Shirt: Wearable Wellness
By Nawwal binti Abdul Kadir

4:30 PM

Workshop
Emotive Expression through Batik Drawing & Colouring
By Padil Osman

8 PM

Fashion Show
By Limkokwing Faculty of Creative Arts & Lifestyle

Artisans

Nawwal binti Abdul Kadir

Natural Dye Artist, Researcher & UMK Lecturer

Padil Osman

Batik Painting & Watercolour Artist

Md Ghani bin Mat

Master Artisan & Adiguru of Batik Block Craft

Content Curator

Hanuni Ab Halim

Tie-Dye Artisan & Textile Enthusiast

Hanuni Ab Halim is a creative entrepreneur who combines her business background with a passion for Malaysian crafts to empower women and preserve cultural heritage. She transitioned from corporate banking to become a tie-dye artisan and founded “Hanuni Lifestyle”, a brand dedicated to ethically crafted homeware. Hanuni is also the Treasurer for WHOLE (Women Holistic Leadership) Malaysia, a non-profit that promotes female leadership through cultural arts.

Content Curator

Khadijatul Azada

Entrepreneur, Brand Strategist, Advocate for Cultural Preservation & Women's Empowerment

Khadijatul Azada (KD) is a multi-faceted entrepreneur who combines her communication expertise and branding skills to empower women, reshape cultural narratives, and preserve Malaysian heritage. Her work spans education, branding, and non-profit leadership, where she founded WHOLE (Women Holistic Leadership) Malaysia and spearheaded cultural preservation initiatives like The Silver Lining Project.

FASHION CURATOR

Dato' Tiffanee Marie Lim

Group Chief Brand Officer of Limkokwing University

Dato’ Tiffanee Marie Lim is someone who exudes a great deal of creativity. That is evident by the numerous roles she holds at the university that was started by her father Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Paduka Dr Lim Kok Wing. Her focus is on ensuring that young people have the opportunity to fulfil their potential by bridging the gap between academia and the practical demands of the creative industry. Apart from traveling the globe, taking the university abroad, Lim also launched the Limkokwing Fashion Club, the only fashion label to have been launched by a university.