Event in KL: The Business of Batik

Dates: 30 November 2007 – 2 December 2007

Venue: KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

Description: “The Business of Batik” is the theme of the 2nd KL International Batik Convention at the KLCC with a host of activities, including talks by speakers from several countries, fashion shows including the Piala Seri Endon Designers’ International Showcase, business matching sessions, batik making demonstrations and a batik fair!

The exhibition hall will be opened from 10.30 am to 6.00 pm, but will close at 5.00 pm on the last day. For more details, please visit: www.expomal.com/klib

Textiles Exhibition of the ASEAN Countries

Many Traditions, One Strand – Textiles of the ASEAN Countries

Dates: 18 November 2007 – 16 March 2008

Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore (www.acm.org.sg)

Description: Good news to all textile (and batik!) enthusiasts! In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), the museum is holding an exhibition on a collection of some of their exquisite textile collections from Southeast Asia. This rich and colourful array weaves a tale of cultural affinity and ongoing traditions in textile-making.