"Songket is traditionally a luxurious hand-woven cloth, which is historically associated Malaysian royalty. Intricate patterns are painstakingly woven with gold and silver threads into silk or cotton yarns, yet the inspiration for songket often reflects the simpleness of the surrounding nature. Leaves or flowers such as the Orkid or Pucuk Rebung are common motifs. Fashioning a songket is a laborious and tedious process that requires a high level of skill, each thread repeatedly woven through a method called the supplementary weft technique to create patterns on the cloth itself.
The Terengganu songket weavers believe that the technique originated from Indian traders during the time of Srivijaya, who brought along their weaving looms and introduced it to the local people. From then, this precious art form has become an important part of the Malaysian identity."
(Source: Mae Chan, The Star 2009)
In this post, Authentique Terengganu would like to introduce to you the vibrant colours of songket. Pick your choice. More to come soon. We're currently restocking our crafts and arts. Stay tuned!
Suit Tabur Cotton (SUIT TC)
Item: WMS-W-003
Women's Songket (Sarong)- 5 metre length
Price: RM2500
Women's Songket (Sarong)- 5 metre length
Price: RM2500
Suit Tabur Cotton (SUIT TC)
Item: WMS-W-004
Women's Songket (Sarong)- 5 metre length
Price: RM2500
Women's Songket (Sarong)- 5 metre length
Price: RM2500
Suit Tabur Cotton (SUIT TC)
Item: WMS-W-005
Women's Songket (Sarong)- 5 metre length
Price: RM2500
Women's Songket (Sarong)- 5 metre length
Price: RM2500
Suit Tabur Cotton (SUIT TC)
Item: WMS-W-006
Women's Songket (Sarong)- 5 metre length
Price: RM2500
Women's Songket (Sarong)- 5 metre length
Price: RM2500
Suit Tabur Cotton (SUIT TC)
Item: WMS-W-007
Women's Songket (Sarong)- 5 metre length
Price: RM2500
Women's Songket (Sarong)- 5 metre length
Price: RM2500
*You won't regret with this finest piece originally from Terengganu and 100% handmade*
