New ideas on geometrical design in Malay mengkuang weaving motifs

Abstract

The art of Malay mengkuang weaving motifs started from 100 years ago in the states of Malaysia particularly in.Thus, due to its past history, there are now 51 types of motifs gathered and more new ideas emerged.A study has been done on 16 motifs produced by the weavers in Bukit Tanah and Kota Bharu, Kelantan and analysis have been made upon the changes of ideas on the above-mentioned motifs.The data collection was through observation and analysis of the mengkuang weaving and also by interviewing the mengkuang weavers.The input obtained was then analyzed to understand the new ideas in Kelantan Geometrical design in mengkuang weaving.Four main areas of kelarai mengkuang were selected in order to analyze the geometrical designs in its essential value, but also for its substantial contribution, for the socio-economic development in the industry.Due to the above-mentioned condition, the main objective of this research is to identify the new ideas on Geometrical Design in Malay mengkuang weaving motifs.The analysis showed that the weavers have applied mathematical thinking in the design of mengkuang weaving.Hence, this research will contribute more information to the body of knowledge in mengkuang weaving and its relation to mathematical tools thus should be preserved for the benefits of the Malaysian heritage.

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