When a Melanau-inspired songket dress shimmered at Cannes. [Newspaper] (2025)
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PETALING JAYA: On May 22, Malaysia’s iconic songket made its appearance on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival for the very first time, draped elegantly on former Miss Earth Malaysia Dr Nisha Thayananthan.
Under the dazzling lights of the French Riviera, she stepped out in a black-and-gold ensemble adorned with 999 Swarovski crystals, turning heads while proudly showcasing the heritage of Sarawak’s Melanau community.
Nisha, a plastic-surgery resident based in Dublin, Ireland, was making her third appearance at the annual French film festival.
| Item Type: | Newspaper |
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| Keywords: | Melanau-inspired songket, Fesyen, Mystical Jerunai |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Ethnology > Melanau (Malaysian People) > Social Life and Customs |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Melanau |
| Depositing User: | Normah Sadaiee |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Sep 2025 03:35 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Sep 2025 03:35 |
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