Songket is a traditional Malaysian handwoven fabric. It is woven on two-pedal floor looms by the Malay women in the north-eastern coast of the Malay Peninsula and in Sarawak, East Malaysia, Traditionally, this songket fabric was woven in silk but today it is also woven in cotton and sometimes in a combination of both.
Songket, in other words, means inlaid gold thread or an extra weft weaved, in which all warp threads are carefully counted and arranged intricately so that no overshots will appear on the right side of the fabric. Usually the traditional songket designs are very intricate and the metallic or gold threads would cover the whole fabric.
Songket fabric has been used by the Malays for decoration and making costumes for ceremonial purposes for centuries. This fabric does not only have exquisite beauty but is rich in cultural values. It reflects the IA&ay's cultural identity through its designs and moot as well as portraying the weaver's skilful craftmanship.
by: Norwani Mohd Nowawi
Published by: Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka
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