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Crafts in
The Modern Era
Unique products, live demonstrations and skill exhibitions by Kraftangan Malaysia
(Sarawak) all in one location – Waterfront Kuching
• 25 th July – 2 nd August 2009 •
There is no better time and place to
sample Malaysia’s craft products than
during the Regatta Festival cum
Kuching City Day at the “Promosi
Kraft Malaysia” from 25 th July to
2 nd August 2009 at the Kuching
Waterfront. Occupying a large section
of the Waterfront, products unique
to Sarawak and other states in Malaysia
such as batik, wood and bamboo
based products, ceramics and even
glass will be on display daily from
10am to 10pm. A native palm,
Nibong will be the centerpiece as
its multiple uses and versatility will be
incorporated into unique products.
“Some eighty entrepreneurs from
throughout Malaysia including
Sarawak will be showcasing their
unique products and there will also be
ten demonstrations, including a classy
glass blowing show,” revealed Mohd
Latif Dirun, Director Kraftangan
Malaysia (Sarawak), the organiser for
the exhibition. “Among the many
exhibits and demonstrations, there
will be Penan craftsmen showcasing
their carving skills and visitors can
interact with these crafts masters,
providing a rewarding experience to
both groups. Children will find the
traditional games using handmade
products interesting and challenging
as there will be no reset buttons like
in PC or TV games!”
According to the Director, the main
objectives of the “Promosi Kraft
Malaysia” is to provide opportunities
for craftsmen to showcase and sell their
products, which are unique in many
ways and of very high quality as each is
crafted separately. The demonstrations
and exhibitions will provide interactive
opportunities for visitors and craftsmen,
which will further promote local
products and increase understanding
and appreciation of these unique
products. Among the states
participating this time around will
be Sabah, Johor, Malacca, Negeri
Sembilan, Terengganu and the East
Coast Batik Cooperative.
“While we try as much to retain our
traditional skills by producing traditional
products, we also incorporate new
concepts which are in tune with
modern times and make these
products more appealing and saleable.
Thus visitors will also see some of the
new and innovative crafts equipment
and tools to further add value to
traditional products,” he added.
One thing is for certain; there will
be innovative products utilising local
materials in attractive fashion to
appeal to modern taste and lifestyle
at the exhibition.
For further information, please contact:
Malaysian Handicraft
Development Corporation, Sarawak
Lot 3057, Blok 18, Daerah Salak,
Petra Jaya, Jalan Stadium, 93050 Kuching,
Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 444205,
441329, 442436 Fax: (6) 082 440003
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