KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 -- Malaysian artisan and founder of Hueysybags, Woon Huey Sy, sewing a handmade bag at a sales and exhibition fair held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit, today.

Various fabrics that reflect the identity of a country, cultural origins and traditional materials are being transformed into functional art - one handmade bag at a time - with each bag a testament to Southeast Asia's shared yet diverse identity.

Among the standout pieces are those made from the Kelantanese tenun, a handwoven textile known for its intricate patterns and deep cultural roots, Brunei's luxurious songket and the traditional Pua Kumbu, a design indigenous to Malaysia's Sarawak region.

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photographed by: FATHIN SUHAIRA ABD RAHIM