Tekad (teha)

CRAFT TEKAT

Tekat, or known in Perak as Tekat The art found in Tekat produced by Malays and
Bersuji or Hiasan Suji Timbul, is the art inherited of the baba communities from China, show
of embroidering golden thread usually distinct differences. The main difference being found in

on velvet, is arguably the most the motifs. Chinese Tekat is geared towards animal
significant of the decorative arts found motifs, such as dragons and phoenixes. Malay Tekat
illustrate plant or floral motifs and geometric designs.
in Malay culture. With Perak known to produce the highest quality and

most beautiful Tekat.

Tekat Timbul Emas Perak Tekat Gubah

Tekat Perada

Motif awan larut : carving
patterns often combined with
plant motifs.

Motif geometri : Among the popular
geometry motifs used are triangular
shoots, triangles, swastika, straight lines
and the letter ‘s’ .

Motif flora : plants that are preferred are
creeping plants, especially flowers, roots,
leaves and flower buds.

Motif fauna : frequently used
animal motifs are poultry, ducks,
chickens and insects.

Metal needles Wooden
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Knife / scissors

Cuban

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