Labu sayong is so named because the clay can only be found in Kampung Sayong, Kuala Kangsar. — Photos:Ili Aqilah/The Star
WITH the advent of time and technology, traditional Malay arts and crafts are fast fading away.
Traditional crafts like seni tekat (gold-thread embroidery), Labu Sayong pottery, keris (an asymmetrical dagger) and woven bamboo baskets require much time and skill to create.
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Labu sayong is so named because the clay can only be found in Kampung Sayong, Kuala Kangsar. — Photos:Ili Aqilah/The Star
Azizah says traditional craft programmes need to be taught in schools and colleges to cultivate interest among youths.
Labu sayong is so named because the clay can only be found in Kampung Sayong, Kuala Kangsar.
A worker giving all her focus to the task at Mohd Pareb’s shop, where between 30 and 50 Labu Sayon Lepap are produced daily.
Azizah Adam (left) showing samples of designs available for gold-thread embroidery to a customer
