| Crafts of Malaysia are as diverse as the country itself. Various indigenous groups have brought with them their art and craft forms to influence the culture of Malaysia.
There are various craft forms in Malaysia that deserve a mention when we talk of the heritage of this country. Batik is the most popular craft of Malaysia. Having originated in Indonesia, this craft has found numerous takers in Malaysia over the years.
Batik is the craft of drawing or painting a pattern on fabric with wax and then dyeing the material. On your tour to Penang, one of the biggest cities of Malaysia, you will find lot of people involved in this craft.
Regions like Kelantan and Terengganu are also hot spots for the blossoming of Batik as one of the leading crafts of Malaysia. These regions are also breeding grounds for Kain Songket. It is a hand-woven fabric that has gold and silver threads tailored all over the material. Clothes of Kain Songket are usually worn during festivals in Malaysia.
Mengkuang is another very famous craft of Malaysia. It is used to make baskets, bags and mats wherein the weaving is done with pandanus leaves and bamboo strips.
Pua Kumbu is a weaving technique that is used for the production of regular use items and goods for festivities. A wide range of patterns is used for the same.
Ikat is the special dyeing process used in the Borneo region of Peninsular Malaysia. It is done while the threads of a particular pattern are already there on the loom.
Silverwork and brass work of regions like Kelantan and Terengganu are as popular as the above mentioned craft forms of Malaysia.
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