Telepuk gold leaf textile art makes comeback. [Newspaper] (2025)
Abstract
KUALA LUMPUR: Once reserved solely for Malay royalty, the intricate art of Telepuk, one of Malaysia's oldest textile crafts where artisans apply gold leaf onto fabric with care and precision, is making a quiet yet determined comeback.
Though nearly forgotten for decades, a growing number of artisans and cultural advocates are breathing new life into this fragile heritage.
Mohd Azwarin Ahmed, 44, is one of the Telepuk crafters from Kuala Terengganu who holds a degree in textile studies from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM).
According to Azwarin, Telepuk garments such as the tanjak and samping are traditionally used for ceremonial attire by royal families and were worn during weddings, coronations and sometimes for newborns.
| Item Type: | Newspaper |
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| Keywords: | Artisan, Telepuk, Mohd Azwarin Ahmed |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Batik > Technique By Niche > Batik > Themes, Motives |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Batik |
| Depositing User: | Muslim Ismail @ Ahmad |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Nov 2025 12:24 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Nov 2025 12:24 |
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