Embroidered Gold Thread Bed Cover (Guri Crab Flower Motif)
The embroidered bed cover is a mattress cover which is embroidered using gold-plated thread and has a Guri Crab Flower Motif. This heavy bed cover is used as a decoration in the bride and groom’s room and is popular in the Perak region during weddings. The process requires great perseverance and skill to produce a full gold-thread embroidered bed cover.
hajah azizah binti mohamad yusof (1938 –)
Discover the exquisite gold thread embroidery of Hajah Azizah, a Malaysian master craftsman. Admire her floral motifs & intricate designs – a cultural treasure!
Kuala Lumpur Craft Museum (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Discover Malaysia’s rich artistic heritage at the Kuala Lumpur Craft Museum! Explore intricate textiles, pottery & wood carvings – a living testament to centuries-old traditions and skilled artisans.
About this artwork
- Title: Embroidered Gold Thread Bed Cover (Guri Crab Flower Motif)
- Artist: hajah azizah binti mohamad yusof
- Year: 1996
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Kuala Lumpur Craft Museum
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

