Discover Islamic Art: Ikat Limar, The Forgotten Royal Textile

Malay limar was once regarded as the finest and most valuable textile of Southeast Asia, often used for the royal court and high nobility. Our Partner, the Islamic Museum of Malaysia spotlights the history of the highly sophisticated Malay limar textiles and the few weavers who are keeping the forgotten tradition alive.
Get a closer look at Malay limar textiles in our virtual museum at: bit.ly/2GzMiAc.
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