Wan Bynun of Wan Bynun and Sarawak Songket of Maskota , Malaysia
as part of #IDFW22 #AIDFW season 2022 (6th JAN 2022) https://aseanfashiondesignersshowcase.wordpress.com/asea.../ and https://thehomeground.asia/.../asean-international.../
A modern outtake of this is the collaboration between Fashion Designer Wan Bynun and Sarawak Songket Weaver, Maskota. Title 'Songket Sarawak' the collection is an attempt to combine a traditional form with modern design and silhouettes. Featuring the beauty of Sarawak Handwoven Songket. The uniqueness of sarawak hand woven songket that make it different from those produce in other states is the back of the songket is also neatly woven by using the hidden thread technique and it can be worn on both sides.
Preserving cultural heritage through contemporary fashion.
The result: A series of elegant collections reflecting the beauty of sarawak hand woven songket
special thanks: Neva Weber of Dressed AU and Hayden NG of ASEAN Fashion Designers Showcase