Kompleks Kraf Jalan Conlay KL
This is suppose to be the annual Hari Kraf Kebangsaan but special this year because of ASEAN.
This year is special. Not only the ASEAN countries are joining hands in participation, they have also invited “Adiguru” (Master Craftsmen) to demonstrate their respective crafts. What an honor to be able to chat with them and learn more!
This is the 1st tent which I call the Batik tent. All states in Malaysia set up their booths to sell their batik and songket products. It’s lovely to see Malaysia coming together. This year I noticed there were a huge increased of Eco Printing products.
Eco printing is a kind of a natural dyeing technique that uses leaves, flowers, and other plant materials to create patterns and colors on fabric or paper.
Reminds me of my school days when we used leaves to color and print on drawing paper. Today we see the designs on textile, bags, shoes, books…. beautiful.
Tunku Azizah Cup Pahang Weaving Competition
The Tunku Azizah Royal Pahang Weaving Competition Cup is a prestigious competition to discover talent and give recognition to Royal Pahang Weaving artisans. Named in honor of Her Royal Highness Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah binti Almarhum Sultan Iskandar AI-Haj, the Tunku Azizah Cup is an important platform in elevating the prestige of the Royal Pahang Weaving heritage to the national and international levels.
SARAWAK PUA KUMBU
Pua Kumbu is a traditional patterned ceremonial clothing created and worn by the Iban people of Sarawak in Malaysia, West Kalimantan of Indonesia, and Brunei during ethnic festivities.
The Iban tribe of Sarawak in Borneo is best known for their longhouses, headhunting history and rich repertoire of nature-inspired designs and crafts.
Their Pua Kumbu — meaning “blanket” and “to cover” — is a handwoven textile with tie-dye patterns similar to “ikat” (tie) but with much more imaginative motifs.
Today, beyond Iban tribal ceremonies, the Pua Kumbu has also been made into shawls, clothes and decorative items.
“Adiguru Kraf" is a title in Malaysia for a Master Craftperson who has reached the highest level of skill and expertise in their specific craft. It is a prestigious honor that acknowledges an individual’s mastery and dedication to a particular traditional craft.
The title is awarded by the government through Kraftangan Malaysia (Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation) to recognize individuals for their exceptional contributions and achievements in preserving and sustaining Malaysia’s traditional crafts by ensuring that skills are passed down through generations.
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