Textiles and fabric items from ASEAN on display in Seoul
Friday, 11/11/2022 10:52 (GMT+7)
Textiles and fabric items from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are on display at an exhibition entitled “Ancient Futures – Treasures of ASEAN Fabric” in Seoul from November 9 to 13 as part of the ASEAN Week 2022.
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| An overview of the exhibition. (Photo: VNA) |
Fabrics made by master artisans using traditional weaving methods that have been passed down through generations have been shown.
According to VNA, “Pua Kumbu” from Malaysia which inspired the world-renowned shoe designer Jimmy Choo is on display at the exhibition, along with Lanh My A silk of Vietnam which is made by weaving the finest silk threads coloured with dyes from the mac nua (Diospyros mollis Griff) fruits. Lanh My A silk is used by Vietnamese fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri, whose designs have been worn by several celebrities including K-pop star Rose of Blackpink.
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| Lanh My A silk of Vietnam is on display at the exhibition. (Photo: VNA) |
Visitors to the exhibition can also watch videos on the production process, thereby getting general information about tourist destinations associated with craft villages in ASEAN countries./.
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