Natures's Green Made Colourful
Mengkuang (Pandanus atrocarpus) is a huge pandan-like plant that grows along the back mangroves and also found in the local jungles. The fruits can be eaten and leaves may be used for weaving.
Weaving used to be a leisurely pastime
of coastal village women in the east coast states of Peninsular Malaysia during the rainy months. Today, it is a thriving cottage industry. The tall, thorny leaves of the pandanus or mengkuang are collected, cleaned, boiled, dyed and made into colourful gift boxes, mats, beach bags, hats, fans, purses, slippers and the likes.
Mengkuang weaving is usually practised by womenfolk in the rural kampung (village) areas. The process requires patience, skill and dedication. After having stripped of its thorns, the leaves are first split into long strands, soaked and dried in the sun. Once dried, it is boiled and dyed with vegetable
colourings. It is then woven according to the required designs.
The "kelarai" (design motif) is usually based on flora and fauna.
Numerous items made are both unique and eye-catching. Being decorative as well as useful, the items are excellent purchase for everyday use, however more elaborate designs are especially for wedding gifts, souvenirs and ornamental decorations. The "kelarai" (design motif) is usually based on flora and fauna.
Here, we bring you bags that are made from the intricate weaving of mengkuang leaves.
Product Code: Percha Ramping Merah
Price: RM60
Dimension: Bottom width 22cm x H 28cm x Top width 45cm
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Product Code: Percha Ramping Hijau
Price: RM60
Dimension: Bottom width 22cm x H 28cm x Top width 45cm
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Product Code: Percha Lebar Chili
Price: RM58
Dimension: Bottom width 40cm x H 22.5cm x Top width 40cm
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Product Code: Percha Lebar Pinkie
Price: RM58
Dimension: Bottom width 40cm x H 22.5cm x Top width 40cm
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