Motifs Of Tenun Pahang

HYPOTHESES
1) The motif could refer to the Tenun Pahang that are have an own uniqueness between others crafts. Motif of Tenun Pahang could also refer to cultural symbol of own heritage. Each culture sometimes has its own perceptions or maybe different terminologies. Motifs that are used have a specific meaning. These symbolize the status, identity of the people, beliefs, religious ritual and so forth. From the research through motifs of Tenun Pahang, it may be seen that these Tenun Pahang is one of the craft to be proud of in Malaysia. If Tenun Pahang existed earlier or use it more often, Tenun Pahang could be comparable with Songket. Meanwhile, the young generations need to aware about Tenun Pahang to avoid these art craft from being literally

Pahang was the main producing states and originally produced the Tenun Pahang. Besides that, Tenun Pahang is one of the famous heritages that belong to Malay ethnics. The main focus of this research is the fascination motifs that have in Tenun Pahang and revealed the meaning behind it and also to educate society about the beauty of Tenun Pahang.
This research is targeted on the academicians, secondary students, and university students. The targets students and teenagers will be between 12- 26 years old. Art activists will also be included. It is to identify the uniqueness of the motifs in woven Pahang. On top of that, it is not only to identified the differences of woven Pahang with other Malay crafts but also to expose and commercialized so that can become one of the heritages that represent the Pahang state and will not be gone forever. This study to provide more knowledge and information in regard of the Tenun

Among the popular cultural Malay crafts are Terengganu Songket, Kelantan Songket, Limar, Mastuli and Telepok.
In carrying out this research, the researcher feels new generation seems to lose interest and do not recognize this kind of woven. However, it is sad when Tenun Pahang which is used to grace the royal household and nobleman are now forgotten. Young generation is exposed to the arts and crafts such as Sogket and Batik but they not required attention to Tenun Pahang. This issue can cause the Tenun Pahang being literally extinct.
Malaysia’s rich with heritage of weaving and nearly every state has a motifs and pattern. Its own uniqueness and subtlety to became a symbol of the creativity of weavers. This research can answer the question that asks by the society about the different Tenun Pahang between other woven. Tenun Pahang was trusted emerged since 1838 recorded history. From year to year it developed into the dressing not only at first by royalty and aristocracy, but now it is increasingly synonymous with the gloves as clothing, especially in formal occasions, celebrations and