SENI TELEPUK
A Brief History of Telepuk Melayu
Telepuk is a traditional Malay textile technique distinguished by the application of gold leaf motifs onto woven cloth.
Once reserved for royalty and nobility, it symbolised status, refinement and ceremonial prestige.
As the knowledge of its making faded into the fragments of memories, a new generation of artisans emerge to reclaim this gilded legacy.
Follow their journey as they decode ancient design principles to produce new works, ensuring the survival and evolution of this regal art form.
A gold-embellished Malay textile tradition, reawakened through cultural preservation
Telepuk revival
Meet the Artisans
Handpicked for their technical precision and artistic vision, our Artisans are moving beyond technique to redefine the art for the modern age. Observe as they produce a debut collection of masterpieces, setting a new standard for this regal tradition.
