The study of traditional malay decorations & wood carving : a case study of the Istana Kenangan, Kuala Kangsar, Perak. / Afzanizam Muhammad ... [et al.]

• Main Authors: Muhammad, Afzanizam, Talib, Anuar, Abdul Rashid, Mohd Sabrizaa, Mohamed, Abdul Hamid, Rasol, Noor Faiza
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: Special elements in interior decoration, A-Z; Wood; Other arts and art industries; Woodwork
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/50746/1/50746.pdf; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/50746/

Wood carving in Malaysia started as early 14th century. But most of the earlier works do not exist today because of the wood properties itself that are not durable due to weather, moisture and fire. Conservation of traditional timber buildings and documentation is needed as a step to preserving this...