Keeping mengkuang craft alive


Munah weaving the mengkuang mats at her home in Bandar Baharu, Kedah. — Bernama

MENGKUANG or screwpine mat weaving used to be a leisurely pastime of womenfolk in east coast states.

Though the mats, once a must-have in Malay homes, have been replaced with synthetic floor mats or colourful carpets over the years, many still appreciate the fine craftsmanship.

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