Salam and Hello everyone. I know, it has been two+ weeks since my last update (typical Incik RestNrilekS - Aha!) Anyway, Hari Kraf Kebangsaan 2010 or National Craft Day is here. The Craft Festival will be from 24Feb - 8Mac 2010. Great for people who look to do something on weekends. Visit Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur to experience this yearly event yourself. Malaysia Handicrafts items like, rattan, mengkuang, wood, ceramic and others will be on sale. Great thing about Hari Kraf Kebangsaan is, the event houses craft entrepreneurs from all over Malaysia under one roof. You can everything here, mostly. There are craft exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and more. Havent got a clue where Kompleks Kraf is? No fear, it is located at Jalan Conlay, which is around 6 minutes of walking distance from that so famous Pavilion KL. Mind you though, parking is a bit cramp during the event, that you may have to park and do some walking. At least, a little walking would do good for your fitness. Whoa!! Hehe!
Initially, i was supposed to be a Liason Officer of Icoming Buying Mission for International Buyers. But, i was down with fever that i had to excuse myself. Perhaps next year (owh! please dont put my name again ya Kraftangan Malaysia - ahaks!) Even, on the launching day itself, i still had my fever.
Alright, i will not bore you to death. Just enjoy the pixs. Owh, i skip the Batik part since too much emphasizes have been given on Batik. Moreover, Malaysia Handicraft is not all about batik .
A snapshot of the event layout posted. Crafts are divided into categories. I found this near the food stalls. A bit secluded if you ask me.
Some school children and mamas trying out the Wau-Bulan Demo near the food stalls.
I was intrigued with that Orang Utan made from "Sabut Kelapa"
Bought a bamboo coin box with the traditional Sarawak Motif carved on the bamboo. Price - Rm6.
Then only i saw another bamboo coin box which could be opened at the bottom. Too bad, i was short on change. I had not planned on buying something on that day. Sigh.. Owh, i love that ceramic and rattan bowl works. Kudos ya Kak Julita from Kampung Batu Lunguyan, Keningau, Sabah : D.
Handbag @ Purse (err you ladies out there may know the proper word) made of "mengkuang" and leather. Kak Hamiah of Cherating B N B Craft was busy discussing something. Maybe later, i ll get few of that mengkuang colored boxes. That will be great if i fill em with chocs and give em to those BD people as gifts wrapped in beautiful ribbons. Whoaho!!
Just anothe varities of Mengkuang Products by HKY. This section is mainly on rattan and bamboo crafts. Rattan crafts?! Nothing new was on display that day.
One section that i like is the "Ukiran Melayu di dalam Seni Bina" section. Works presented here give you an idea how Malay Wood Carvings are used in buildings, be those of the modern or traditional ones. This is a large "Ukiran Tebuk Tembus Timbul" made by Abang Abdah of Mega Ukir Craft. I ve commisioned some of my works before.
A bit modern in styles. Some say they resemble those Bali wood carving styles, but to me, they are just the outcomes of modern contemporary design. These are the works of Azizul Ahmad from Langkawi. The wood panels would be great as your space divider in your home or office (of course you ve got to work with your interior designer to bring out the modern yet traditional identity in your home.)
Another craft entrepreneurs are here. Posing here are Abang Mad and Kak Ani of Warisan Craft Wood. They specialize in Home and Hotel Decos, Antique and Modern Furniture plus Decorative and Souvenier Items. I ve know them since 2001 when i first worked in Kraftangan Malaysia. Thank you Abang Mad and Kak Ani for those valuable experiences. Good Luck!!
Then went for "Jalan-jalan cuba makan kuih Tradisional". Ahaks3x!! Hey i neededed my energy for that day. Just try the samples, and if you like them, you can buy : )
Aha! Pak Wahab and his awesome Sabah Pearls. I know i am not into jewelleries, but most my girl friends would love to stop at Pak Wahab. Anyone fancy for Crystal Swarovski? Eee Haa!!Happy blogging and do have a great time.
