Entwine: Maybank Women Eco-Weavers meet Southeast Asian Artists

Maybank Foundation is pleased to present a travelling exhibition on contemporary artworks by six established Southeast Asian artists who were inspired by the cultural history and art of the region’s weaving heritage. Displayed at The Concourse of the National Museum of Singapore, the exhibition has been curated by Singapore’s Chan Hori Contemporary and will run from August 21 to September 8.

Traditional textile weaving is an ancient art form and today, it provides a source of income for a diminishing number of women weavers regionally. The Maybank Women Eco-Weavers is an economic empowerment programme designed to support traditional weaving practices in a sustainable manner whilst creating economic independence and financial inclusion for women weavers across the ASEAN region. Through the exhibition entitled “Entwine: Maybank Women Eco-Weavers meet Southeast Asian Artists”, the public will have a glimpse into the livelihood and artistic talents of traditional weavers living in rural parts of Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia, who have been supported by the Maybank Women Eco-Weavers programme.