Did you ever imagine a museum could trace its roots back to a corporation? The Kuala Lumpur Craft Museum, right here before us, has just such a story. The museum first welcomed visitors in August 1996. Its existence stems from the Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation, established in 1979. The corporation aimed to boost traditional crafts, transitioning them from village industries to thriving commercial enterprises. This vision paved the way for the Craft Museum. The museum embodies the country’s educational goals. It encourages Malaysians to understand their cultural origins and appreciate the richness of local traditions. Inside the Kuala Lumpur Craft Museum, exhibits showcase Malaysia’s diverse crafts. Pottery traditions, like the red clay Pulau Tiga ceramics from Perak and the gourd-shaped Labu Sayong from Kuala Kangsar, reveal regional variations. The museum also highlights unique weaving techniques using materials like screw pine, pandanus, and bamboo. Displays recreate traditional Malay house interiors. These offer a glimpse into how these crafts enrich daily life. The Craft Museum complements the Craft Complex’s retail galleries. It provides context and appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the items available for purchase.
Terminal Skypark
Remember that time before KLIA? Before the buzz of KLIA2? Before budget airlines ruled the skies? Then Subang Skypark Terminal