Gold Thread Embroidered Food Cover (Small) Guri Crab Motif
This stunning tekat food cover (small) is embroidered with the Guri Crab Flower motif. The said flower is commonly used un the Malay community for its pleasant fragrance. Thus, the Guri Crab Flower is chosen as a decoration and embroidered using gold thread on the food cover. It is used during weddings to cover the food that will eaten by the newlyweds.
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)
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About this artwork
- Title: Gold Thread Embroidered Food Cover (Small) Guri Crab Motif
- Artist: hajah azizah binti mohamad yusof
- Year: 1996
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Kuala Lumpur Craft Museum
- Creative period: Late 20th Century
- Corpus context: ongoing exploration of motifs , floral symbolism
- Main color: Gray
- Keywords: purple fabric art , intricate embroidery , food cover design


