Nuansa Seni 7.0 showcases timeless beauty & traditional craftsmanship
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KUCHING, 2 May 2026: The 7th edition of Nuansa Seni returns, and was held yesterday evening at The Waterfront Hotel in Kuching under the theme ‘Golden Threads of Borneo – From Ancestral Hands to Global Eyes’, highlighting the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of traditions such as songket, keringkam, hand painted batik, embroidery and contemporary.
Aimed at elevating heritage arts and products of the Sarawak Malay community from cultural legacy to a sustainable, globally relevant industry, Nuansa Seni 2026 is more than a showcase, and sets itself apart by being a strategic platform that brings together artisans, designers, industry players, policymakers and the wider community to strengthen the ecosystem of heritage arts.
“Through curated programmes, masterclasses, exhibitions, and collaborations, the initiative aims to preserve authenticity while enabling growth, market access, and long-term sustainability for local practitioners. Nuansa Seni also provides them with a stage to showcase their artwork which leads to awareness and commercialisation,” shared Nuansa Seni Founder and Programme Director, Dr. Sharifah Suzana Hj. Wan Shukran, better known as Dr. Anna Sue.
Yesterday’s event saw designs by not only Sarawakian artisans and designers, but also international artisans from Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia, expanding Nuansa Seni beyond the state. They include D’Keringkam by Danny Zulkifli, Maskota by Seri Gedong Songket, Helmi Batik Craft, Ben Afiq, Atma Nusa, HERA by Nurul Supardi, Raja Inai Sarawak and Jejak Warisan Mensia curated by Dr. Anna Sue from Sarawak, Melati Burlian from Indonesia and Little Ummi from Brunei Darussalam.
Also present at yesterday's event, Deputy Minister for Creative Industry & Performing Arts Sarawak, Datuk Snowdan Lawan and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts Sarawak, Morshidi Fredrick.
