Shaukat said it may have been due to his wrestling costume — which incorporates the traditional Malay headgear tanjak and songket fabric. “I have been a pro wrestler for 10 years now.

It is known as “ratu kain”, or the queen of fabric. Songket, a traditional handwoven fabric, is intricate and exquisite, with vibrant colours and beautiful patterns – all reflecting the ...

There are also accessories such as scrunchies that are made from kain songket! To produce these items, she works with different artisans and tailors, while the batik is sourced from Kelantan ...

While songket is reserved for special occasions, batik is now part of daily wear for the people of Terengganu. If you're visiting on a Sunday, you'll no doubt notice it is Batik Day as locals are ...

While for the masses there are “kain benang Johor corak Muar berbunga renek” A and B, “Mayang Selida” and “Tanjung Piai”. “Weavers take two weeks to make a 2.25m long songket. Most songket are used as ...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Songket, Malaysia's prized traditional textile, will take center stage at the Malaysia Day celebrations at the Embassy in Washington, D.C. In an effort to ...