PETALING JAYA: On May 22, Malaysia’s iconic songket made its appearance on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival for the very first time, draped elegantly on former Miss Earth Malaysia Dr ...

Songket, known as "Ratu Kain" in Malay weaving, once again has made history when it was listed under Unesco's (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) List of Intangible ...

Songket, dubbed Ratu Kain in Malay weaving, is woven using a kek – a traditional, two-pedal floor loom. The final product is a delicate fabric, often the result of months of skilled handloom ...