PART II - WEAVING - AN ART INTO A TRADITION
Southeast Asia is justifiably famous for its woven fabrics. Intricate designs made with fine and expensive threads are the hallmark of an industry that has been carried out in this region for many centuries.
Brunei Darussalam in particular is proud of her tradition in this ancient craft and produces some of the finest examples of woven material to be seen anywhere in the world.
Perhaps it is the skill that is passed through generation to generation; maybe it is the inherent patience and love of fine workmanship which Bruneians possess to produce such examples of exquisite beauty. Whatever the reason there s no doubt that to be owner of such gown or sarung is to be treasured and savoured for life.
This is well examplified. If a King is to be crowned what will he be wearing? If a man and woman decide to marry what will they both wear on this most important occassion? Both royalty and commoner alike will be proud to adorn their very best for such an occassion. Naturally the silver and golden thread - man's most expensive materials - will constitute a large part of looking and feeling good for these auspicious events.