Weaving tradition into 21st century

Tengku Puan Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Iskandar and other VIPs appreciating the work of a student, Noraini Mat Lela, 21, , during their visit in the Skills Institute of Tengku Ampuan Besar Meriam Royal Tenun Pahang in Kampung Pulau Keladi, Pekan,

BATIK and songket are among the textiles Malaysia can boast of, but there is another unique fabric weaving method, while lesser known, that we can take equal pride in -- Tenun Pahang Diraja.

The fine fabric produced in Pahang using this centuries-old silk weaving technique is commonly worn as sarong, sampin, selendang and other traditional clothing.