Wearing a protective eye mask, then simply wrapping the nose and mouth with a rag to block fumes and metal dust. These are the standard procedures practised daily by octogenarian Master Lim Chang Wan (transliteration). The blazing charcoal fire burns through the steel, turning it bright red. Striking while the iron is hot, husband and wife joined forces to pinch and hammer, cutting the steel...
Category: Traditional Trades
Original field stories about Malaysian craftspeople, family businesses, workshops, and traditional skills that continue across generations.
Grave Stone Smith
Walking along the narrow road across the grove, you may spot a few irregular-shaped big stones between the grass and trees, some of them with traces of cutting. At the end of the winding path, you may hear loud hammering. Looking over to the source of the noise, there is a small wooden shed hidden within lush green bushes and branches. The shed is made...
Traditional Photo Studio
A photograph may be thin and fragile, yet it involves a strong and solid process consisting of genuine dedication. Entering a traditional photo studio, the entire family dress neatly for their family portrait. Let the family relationship be framed by lights and shadows, and let life moments be captured by the camera. Compared with the convenience of digital technology, stepping into a photography studio feels...