National Textile Museum

Did you notice the unique dressing styles and designs of the Malaysian people when you landed in Malaysia? Like elsewhere, there’s a history and tradition to it. While in Kuala Lumpur, use your time to know what’s what and what each ethnicity prefers to wear. When clothes and accessories (including precious and non-precious jewellery) are the focus inside a museum, rest assured its souvenir shop would certainly entice you. If you are spoilt by choice, head to the museum’s cafeteria to decide what to buy. But remember, first things first.
Take a few moments inside this heritage building to learn everything about textiles and fashion. Peek into the history to see how textiles have evolved since using tree barks as clothes. Immerse yourself in traditional motif and colors, in textiles that your senses respond to, and also in techniques that have captured the world’s fancy: batik, beading and knitting, embroidery. The National Textile Museum (Muzium Tekstil Negara in Bahasa Malay) besides showcasing the various pieces of clothing in Malaysia, also displays popular accessories such as headgears and jewelry.
Tips: This museum is across the street from Merdeka Square, a spot that features on the Hop-on-Hop-off bus tour. The admission to the museum is free of cost and it is open between 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM daily, except on the first days of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Plan an hour to explore this site.