Her Majesty Queen Azizah of Malaysia returns to London Craft Week with ‘Abstract Nature’, an exhibition that showcases Malaysia’s rich cultural landscape through its extraordinary craft traditions.

Designed and curated by Judith Clark alongside architect Ryan Cook, the exhibition at the High Commission of Malaysia highlights craft skills that have their roots in the country’s indigenous communities. The installation is inspired by traditional Malaysian architectural proportions and features master craftspeople at work as well as interactive workshops for visitors.

‘Abstract Nature’ draws both its motifs and materials from the Malaysian landscape: decorative schemes of abstracted flora and fauna are embedded within intricate woodcarvings, basketry and plaiting, creating evocative narrative histories.

The craft on display belongs to the intimate decoration of domestic interiors and clothing — everyday and ceremonial. Explore the country’s multiple textile traditions, including handwoven brocades, warp-ikat fabrics, embroidery and intricate beadwork.

The exhibition itself, re-crafted from materials from Her Majesty Queen Azizah’s first display, reveals not only a commitment to sustainable design, but underlines the transformational power of craft.