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Treasuring Selangor’s Crafting Heritage Te x t b y S H A H I DA S A K E R I Images by MOHAMAD KAMIL AZIM MOHD NASIR
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In today’s era of mass production, handmade crafts hold a special place among those who value authenticity and creativity. They are unique and carry human touches that warm peoples’ hearts. Some even hold cultural importance that tie us to the deep-rooted legacies left by our forefathers. Hence, in conjunction with ‘Kembara Kraf Selangor 8 - Indie Arts to the Fore’ familiarisation trip, Selangor State Economic Planning Unit collaborated with Gaya Travel Magazine in bringing selected members of media, bloggers and influencers to meet talented local artisans based in the state. Read on to find out who they are and how they contribute to the local creative industry. Products We Discovered during Kembara Kraf Selangor 8 Seni Pelukis Kayu Pyrography – the technique of creating art by burning marks on wood or other materials using superhot metal stylus – is not commonly practiced in Malaysia. The process is arduous and requires technical prowess, eye for detail and extremely high patience, which bears impressive results. One may buy such piece of art from Mr. Maznan, one of the few avid pyrographers whose impressive works have been catching the attention of art lovers in the country and abroad. He recreates a variety of images ranging from landscapes, portraits, poems to anything that customers desire. To achieve dimensional effects in his woodwork, Mr. Maznan burns the wood to different degrees according to the image that he had visualised. He adds that he can work with various kinds of wood to meet clients’ budget. Since each type of wood burns differently, the end result for each artwork varies. Nevertheless, he assures that each of his creation is made with utmost quality. The prices of the artworks start at MYR70 per piece. Contact details: Mr. Maznan: www.instagram.com/seni_pelukis_kayu / +6 011 2318 8519
