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Wood Carving from liana1302 856 days old

On both the peninsula and in Borneo, wood carving reaches an astounding level of intricacy. What is truly special about this art form in Malaysia is ...

Weaving from liana1302 856 days old

The jungle provides an abundance of ideal materials for Malaysia's many types of weaving. The thorny vines of the rattan tree, for example, are worked ...

Pewter Making from liana1302 856 days old

Having the world's largest reserves of tin, it seems appropriate enough that Malaysia also produces what is widely regarded as the world's finest pewter. ...

Kite Making from liana1302 856 days old

[ ... ] for the bright paper tassels that complete its decoration. Kite construction is an ancient art passed down from the nobles of the Melakan court.

The Art of Making Kris from liana1302 856 days old

A kris is can only be made by an empu, a revered artisan who is also endowed with magical powers. Once an empu selects a day to begin the task, he ...