Crafts and the Visual Arts Vol. 14

The diversity of crafts and visual arts in Malaysia is a reflection of its age-old cultural traditions.pluralistic society and exposure to external influences over the centuries. This volume explores the origins and development of the country’s rich artistic heritage and provides a comprehensive overview of significant Malaysian crafts and artworks. It begins by discussing the various types of traditional crafts, their form and function and the elements that have influence their evolution, thereby laying the foundation for the more detailed examination that follows. It also showcase the beauty and history of the crafts of pottery and earthenware, woodcraft and carving, plaiting and basketware, textiles and embroidery, metal ware and recreational an ceremonial crafts.