Malay Cultural Heritage Preservation Through Seni Tekat Motif On Kerongsang Tok Design

Abstract

Seni Tekat is a form of embroidery on cloth, usually velvet, using gold threads, and has been an important form of cultural expression throughout history. The art of seni tekat embroidery is a treasure inherited from our famous ancestors in Kuala Kangsar, Perak. In Malaysia, Seni Tekat is a work-related skill heritage hand decorated with gold or silver thread embroidery sewn on a velvet base cloth according to a certain motive or pattern. The design senses of the motifs found in the gold thread art are inspired by the design composition of the pattern that borrows the design that is sourced from nature available in Malaysia. This form of embroidery has been down through generations, and it continues to be an important aspect of Malaysian culture. Preserving cultural heritage through Seni Tekat is a way of ensuring that the tradition does not disappear with time. Seni Tekat is an important part of Malaysian culture, and it must be preserved for future generations. Seni tekat can be used in several ways to ensure that the tradition continues to thrive. By creating Kerongsang Tok design using seni tekat motifs, and incorporating it into modern designs, the art of knotting can remain an integral part of Malaysian culture for years to come. The most important objectives of this research are to create an innovative source of inspiration for the Kerongsang Tok design and to preserve the Malay heritage of culture via the new design of Kerongsang Tok inspiration. The ideation process, which has a direct relationship to the fundamentals of Kerongsang Tok design, forms the basis of this design research. The process of creation starts with the design of the Kerongsang Tok, which is developed incorporating Malay patterns to complement its new source of inspiration. A survey has been conducted to determine which design is the best, with input from academics, students, goldsmiths, and jewellery designers. Based on the poll outcomes, an innovative inspiration for the Kerongsang Tok design was created. This study will help to preserve Malaysia's legacy, provide an educational resource for future generations, and promote an awareness of our unique cultural heritage.

Keywords: Seni Tekat motifs, Malay Heritage, Kerongsang Tok Design, Preservation