Vol. 1 No. 6 (2026): Malay Weaving Technology

Authors: Nur Azimah Mohd Bukhari and Nurul Haniza Samsudin

Synopsis: 

Malay Weaving Technology is often explored merely through the lens of aesthetics and the beauty of attire. However, this manuscript reveals a far greater dimension: it is a manifestation of mechanical engineering, mathematics, and outstanding indigenous science. This book invites readers to immerse themselves in the brilliance of intellect and local wisdom of the Malay community, particularly in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang, who have long mastered the detailed knowledge and technology of textile production.

Based on this manuscript, readers are guided through traditional mechanical engineering innovations behind the creation of complex and efficient weaving tools such as the kek, rahat-ruing, and anian. The book also uncovers indigenous ingenuity in textile science and mathematics through eight interconnected production processes that demand exceptional precision beginning with dyeing, menerai, menganing, menggulung, menyampak, mengarat, menyongket, and culminating in the weaving process itself. Readers are further exposed to technical accuracy calculations through weaving techniques rich in philosophy, such as tekat, colek, beragi, berjalur, and ikat.

More than just documentation of ancient handicraft heritage, this book serves as a benchmark to elevate socioterminology and local wisdom. By recording cultural vocabulary, terminology, and technical processes from these artisan groups, the manuscript aims to demonstrate that the Malay language possesses the capacity and capability to be recognized as a language of advanced technology on the international stage. The compilation of dialectal and technical terminology also reveals that the concept of traditional weaving technology is highly valuable and holds great potential for application in modern global textile industry innovations.

This book is a comprehensive reference, highly suitable for researchers, heritage art enthusiasts, linguists and technologists, as well as the general public who wish to witness firsthand the wisdom of Malay traditional knowledge functioning as a complete technology that remains relevant across time.

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Book Published Online: 30 September 2026

ISBN: To be processed

Chapters:

Bab 1: Evolusi dan Sejarah Teknologi Tenun di Alam Melayu
Evolution and History of Weaving Technology in the Malay World

Bab 2: Bahan Asas Tenunan: Pengetahuan Alam dan Kelestarian
Fundamental Materials of Weaving: Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability

Bab 3: Kejuruteraan Alat Tenun: Inovasi Mekanikal Peribumi
Engineering of Weaving Tools: Indigenous Mechanical Innovation

Bab 4: Kejuruteraan Alat Tenun: Inovasi Mekanikal Peribumi
The Wisdom of Production Processes: From Thread to Cloth

Bab 5: Dinamika Teknikal dan Pengiraan Motif Corak
Technical Dynamics and Motif Calculations  

Bab 6: Hasil Inovasi Tekstil: Fungsi, Simbolisme, dan Identiti Sosial
Textile Innovations: Function, Symbolism, and Social Identity 

Bab 7: Melestarikan Kearifan Tempatan: Mengangkat Istilah Teknologi ke Persada Global
Sustaining Local Wisdom: Elevating Technological Terminology to the Global Stage