Ikat Malaysia 2024

18 - 20 OCT 2024

Johor Bahru

11:00 AM - 09:30 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

OCT 2024

Johor Bahru

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.

18 October Friday

11 AM

Nyonya Beading Experience with Baba Kenny Loh (workshop)

2 PM

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

4 PM

Whispers of the Pen: The Art of Batik Canting (workshop)

8PM

Name in Needlework: An Embroidery Workshop with Joshua

19 October SATURDAY

11 AM

Talk : Kasut Manik- Kenny Loh

1 PM

Name in Needlework: An Embroidery Workshop with Joshua

4 PM

Echoes in the Block: Crafting Heritage with Batik Blocking (workshop)

8 PM

Nyonya Beading Experience with Baba Kenny Loh (workshop)

20 October SUNDAY

11:00 AM

Talk : Road to UNESCO- kebaya

1 PM

Name in Needlework: An Embroidery Workshop with Joshua

4 PM

Hues of Heritage: Mastering the Batik Coloring Technique (workshop)

8 PM

Nyonya Beading Experience with Baba Kenny Loh (workshop)

Artisans

Tipah Jusoh and Darus Idris

Batik Artisan

Baba Kenny Loh

Nyonya Beading and Embroidery Artisan

Hasmah Binti Yamin

Songket Artisan

Khatijah binti Mohamad

Batik Artisan – Clay Artisan

Content Curator

(Dr) Kenny Loh

CEO of Kenny Loh Couture

Dr. Kenny Loh, founder of Kenny Loh Couture, is a self-taught designer specializing in nyonya kebaya and embroidery, preserving the Peranakan Baba Nyonya culture through his fashion. He has received numerous accolades, including multiple Malaysia Good Design Awards, ASEAN Emerging Designer of the Year (2023), and the Most Influential Heritage & Culture Art Fashion Designer (2024). His work has gained international recognition, representing Malaysia at the World Design Assembly in Tokyo, and he collaborates with high-profile clients while also sharing his expertise at various educational institutions.