Songket is a brocade-like fabric woven in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. It is traditionally woven on a part-time basis by girls and older women. In Malaysia the main production is on the east coast, not far from from the traditional village shown on the postcard.
This is a post for Sunday Stamps, now hosted by Violet Sky at "See it on a Postcard!"
I never heard of Songket before. The finished product looks very beautiful and luxurious.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours, and I like the way this professional is watching. Makes me wonder: what would she be thinking at that moment?
ReplyDeleteBrocade... beautiful. thank you for joining in this week.
ReplyDeleteAnother trade that is new to me.
ReplyDeleteA very nice stamp. I hadn't heard of Songket either.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamp!
ReplyDeleteI always like to see stamps dedicated to women's work. This one is very nice.
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