The Labu Sayong cottage industry has existed for many centuries in Kuala Kangsar. It is in Kampung Kepala Bendang in Sayong, Kuala Kangsar that this art of sculpturing and designing clay water pitchers still lives. There are small clay factories along this village.
Labu Sayong is a traditional water calabash. It is a gourd-shaped carafe made from clay. It was used to store water for daily purposes and for drinking as well.
According to folklore, the first labu sayong brought into the district of Sayong was by Tuk Kaluk, a Minangkabau trader from Indonesia. Sultan Iskandar Syah bestowed the land around this village to Tuk Kaluk in recognition of his expertise in making pottery, swords and keris. The tradition of craft-making at this village continues to this day
According to folklore, the first labu sayong brought into the district of Sayong was by Tuk Kaluk, a Minangkabau trader from Indonesia. Sultan Iskandar Syah bestowed the land around this village to Tuk Kaluk in recognition of his expertise in making pottery, swords and keris. The tradition of craft-making at this village continues to this day
It was most fascinating to be able to watch the experts at work, designing these water pitchers by hand.
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