January 20, 2026

Busana Exhibition at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Curious to know about the haute couture of the Malay fashion world? You’re in luck as the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) has put together a very special, very rare collection for a limited time.

Feast your eyes on the elegant styles and trending looks of generations past at the exhibition on “Busana: Traditional Costumes of the Malay World”.

📅 Date: 12 December 2025 – 12 April 2026
⏰ Duration: 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM
🏢 Venue: Special Gallery 1
💸 Price:
– Adults RM20
– Students RM10
– Senior citizens (Malaysian) RM10
– Senior citizens (non-Malaysian) RM20

It is a special exhibition dedicated to preserving and showcasing the shared cultural heritage of the Malay world, spanning Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, southern Thailand, and the Philippines.

The exhibition focuses on the sophisticated artistry of traditional attire, high fashion, and looks that adorned our forefathers (and foremothers!)

These are the Armanis, the Chanels and the Guccis of yesteryears from the Southeast Asian region, so look out for:
– Shimmering songket
– Rare ikat limar
– Intricately dyed batik
– Fine tenun weaves
– Noble telepuk embellishments

Location:
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Jalan Lembah Perdana 50480
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Contact Info:
📲+603 2092 7070
📲+603 2274 2020
📩info@iamm.org.my

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