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A graduate of the London School of Fashion, Tom
Abang Saufi is one
of Malaysia’s premier designers. She uses the traditional
styles of Malaysian
costume as her starting point and adds a thoroughly modern, international
twist. Her firm national identity is reflected in her use of indigenous
weaving
and dying techniques: batik prints are a recurring theme; and one
particularly
successful knitwear collection was based on the Pua Kumbu (cotton
blankets)
of the Iban tribe of Sarawak. With her flamboyant sense of colour
and
design, Tom Abang Saufi’s designs are set to capture the imagination
of the Western market.
Tom Abang Saufi will present a background to her work in the context
of her national heritage. Models will display some of Tom’s
work, and
she will demonstrate traditional tying techniques.
Asia House Members and concs £8, Non-members £10
Members’ Priority Booking to 25 August.
Tickets available from Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street,
London W1G 7LP Tel: 020 7307 5454
enquiries@asiahouse.co.uk mailto:enquiries@asiahouse.co.uk |
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