Terengganu Songket
Just like other industries where competition is absolutely inevitable. The traditional songket industry is now experiencing fierce competition from the massive production of songket by using modern machinery or equipment. This is in line with the flow of development in which the combination of science and creativity can accelerate the production process of songket in large quantities. This led to the production of traditional songket in the state of Terengganu into the flow of the fabric art industry reflecting the indigenous Malay society in Malaysia. However, Songket Terengganu still has its own distinctive features. The features of Terengganu songket are as follows:
High Quality
The songket of Terengganu songket is said to have a high quality and has its own identity. It is traditionally and traditionally cultivated. The materials selected for producing songket fabric are of the finest materials. This clearly distinguishes the quality of the Terengganu songket fabric with artificial songket from other states, especially in terms of weaving techniques as well as in terms of manufacturing processes. It is individually and collectively.
Weaver Features
Usually, a songket weaver is a diligent, patient, good heart and sincere, caring, subtle spirit, diligent, focused, have high imagination. This can be seen if the songket weaver is a rush or hotter, of course, he will not be able to weave the fabric in a calm and focused state, thus producing no good results. The nature and personality of the weaver itself symbolize the high social customs and culture and it is clearly illustrated indirectly by speech and weaving community conversations. Good work will surely come from a sincere heart and will definitely give satisfaction to the songket user.
Classic and Unique Patterns
Traditional woven techniques are still preserved in Terengganu where songket is produced through woven devices by hand and foot. Each sheet of yarn is examined during the weaving process and this has made Terengganu high-quality songket with classic and unique patterns and motifs. Many tourists who love the authenticity and elegance of Terengganu songket.