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In search of threads to weave songket

KUCHING: The state government will be sending a mission to Turkey in search of threads suitable to be used in keringkam and songket. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he was informed by patron of the Sarawak Heritage Innovation Project: Songket and KeringKam, Datuk Amar Puan Sri Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang […]

Sarawak songket steals the spotlight in Parliament

KUCHING: The Sarawak songket with striped motif of bamboo shoots that carry the meaning of hope and loyalty was chosen by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz when he presented the 2022 Budget. The songket sampin, which was produced by the folk of Rajang, Sarawak, took three months to complete. Tengku Zafrul […]

Sarawak songket in music, fashion showcase

By Nur Ashikin Louis & Tania Lam KUCHING: Sarawak songket was showcased as the state’s evergreen motif at the first ever Sarawak Music & Fashion Galore (Samfag) 2020, which was held at Riverside Majestic Hotel here on Saturday night (Dec 5). The event was jointly organised by the Malaysian Association of Arts and Culture Activists […]

Taking songket to the global market

KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) will continue to support efforts of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in uplifting the quality of craft products in the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg commended the Malaysian Association of Arts and Culture Activists Kuching (Macpa) in nominating Sarawak songket […]

Harizan Khaider ― Revolution of Songket

Harizan Khaider is a Sarawakian designer who has been making waves in the local fashion industry for his creative and vibrant designs. The 30-year-old Coutume Artisanal creative director believes that Sarawak has the edge to become a hotbed for fashion enthusiasts. Timeless and versatile Vibrant yet minimal, the new Spring Summer 2021 Womenswear Capsule Collection […]

Special songkek gift for Juma’ani

KUCHING: The chief minister’s wife, Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku  Bujang on Sunday night (Sept 13) received a special piece of songkek made by the inmates of Puncak Borneo Prison. The gift was presented by the director of the Sarawak State Prison, Ajidin Salleh at a ceremony held at a leading hotel here. Juma’ani, who […]

Popularising Songket and Keringkam

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Sarawak has been urged to promote the wearing of songket (a traditional embroidered fabric worn by men)  and keringkam (a traditional scarf worn by women). Tourism, Arts and, Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said her ministry wants the foreseeable influx of people coming into Sarawak to […]

Prisons director pays courtesy call on CM’s wife

KUCHING: Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, wife of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, yesterday received a courtesy call from State Prisons director Ajidin Salleh. The visit which took place at the chief minister’s official residence in Petra Jaya here was meant to express gratitude and appreciation of the department to the […]