1. an array of craft items in the showroom
Institut Kraf Negara (IKN) or National Craft Institute (NCI) is a learning institute that provides craft skills training, from rattan weaving to wood carving, batik printing, ceramics, silverware, embroidery, and more.
2. an array of craft items in the showroom
3. proprietor of Tinta Warna Enterprise
From as early as 1967, craft skills training was already introduced in this country under the auspices of Crafts Development Centre. It has been a long journey which saw the development of craft skills training to encompass different fields of artistry.
4. batik craft produced by Tinta Warna Enterprise
5. potter Khalis Zalani
At one point, the training of these expertise was conducted according to specialisation at various training centres in the country.
6. clay products by Khalis Zalani
7. rattan weaver Zuraimah bt. Mat Yasin
However, the turning point in craft skills training in the country was in August 2001 when the Cabinet (government) approved the establishment of a centralised institution. That was how NCI came about.
8. rattan products
9. textile and embroidery class
During my visit to NCI some weeks ago in a bid to Discover Selangor, I was impressed with the work produced by these graduates – and to think that most of them had no prior knowledge about this field preceding to their enrolment in the training programme (incubation scheme) just two short years ago.
10. wood carving
11. hand-carved wood products
All in all, six streams are offered here: Batik, Weaving, Ceramics, Wood, Metal and Rattan Craft, both in certificate and diploma programmes.
12. gold and silver accessories
13. batik printing
Check out my photos where you can see the quality of the products that are handmade here.
14. batik canting
15. Malaysian batik
The public is welcome to visit the workshops that are based here, which are operated by graduates of the institute. Some of the products that are for sale are ready made, while some have to be ordered.
16. tie-dye process
17. an attractive tie-dye shirt
Institut Kraf Negara
Add: No.1 KM.20 Jalan Ipoh-Rawang, Taman Rekreasi Templer, 48000 Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel: +603-6091 5322
Fax: +603-6092 6072
Web: www.ikn.gov.my
Email: webmaster@ikn.gov.my
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8 Comments
At September 14, 2016, Rane Chin wrote:
National Craft Institute seems nice place to visit. will make a trip to rawang for it
At September 14, 2016, Shivani wrote:
The clay products and batiks shown there are quite impressive dear. Love the gold and silver accessories too, plus it is really great that they provide workshops for the public so that they can experience it as well.
At September 14, 2016, Puisan wrote:
I have visited the one in Kuala Lumpur which nearby Kl Central! I would love to know and witness the process of making batik myself! :)
At September 14, 2016, Mable Seah wrote:
Nice handcraft item, would love to try if there's an opportunity in future
At September 15, 2016, Bety wrote:
A nice kraf and glad our Malaysian still maintain the culture.
At September 15, 2016, Qian wrote:
it is one of Malaysia's proudest creation! love batik as it is truly Malaysian made.
At September 15, 2016, Shini Lola wrote:
Wow~ Look interesting! I would love to try the DIY shirt.
At September 15, 2016, cindyrina wrote:
Love all the craft! Great effort and fabulous creative people with skills.