Golden imprints of Malaysian heritage
Unlike batik, embroidery or modern metallic printing, 'telepuk' derives its extraordinary intricacy from four master crafts: fine textile weaving, calendering the cloth using cowrie shells, carving the motifs on wood blocks, and gilding the cloth using gold leaf.
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