PUTRAJAYA: Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah expressed her appreciation last night to the Malaysian Prison Department for reviving the Royal Pahang Weave, which was considered ‘critical’ at one point in time.
Her Majesty stated that the staff and inmates of the prison had contributed significantly to the production of this textile art, making it renowned in the world today.
“In around 2004 and 2005, there were only 15 weavers in Pahang. For me, it was crucial; I said if nothing was done, the Royal Pahang Weave would just die.
“It was the prison (Malaysian Prison Department) that helped me revive the Royal Pahang Weave,” she said at the Symphony of Love 2023 event organised by the Malaysian Prison Department here last night.
Tunku Azizah said in the beginning, it was somewhat challenging for staff and inmates to learn the weaving techniques. Now, many have mastered the art to the point of being able to produce new designs and techniques. – Bernama
