Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Graces ‘Telepuk, Forgotten Flowers of Gold’ Book Launch Event

The special showcase highlighted the intricate and mesmerising craft of telepuk, a traditional local technique of applying gold leaf to fabric that once adorned the garments of royalty and nobility.

It was all done in the hopes of inspiring a renewed appreciation and interest in this traditional technique, especially among the younger generation.

In the same vein, Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin recently officiated the launch of Telepuk, Forgotten Flowers Of Gold at the Raja Tun Uda Library in Shah Alam on Wednesday (January 15).

Her Royal Highness was welcomed by Datin Paduka Mastura Muhamad, Director of the Selangor Public Library Corporation (PPAS), and Abdul Razak Aziz, founder of the Langkasuka Movement and publisher of the book.

During the event, she delivered the officiating speech to launch the English-language book. She also toured an exhibition showcasing items used in telepuk craftsmanship and observed a demonstration of the intricate artistic process.

In his speech, Abdul Razak highlighted the Langkasuka Movement's dedication to preserving Malay heritage arts, having published over 10 books, including today's English translation of Telepuk, Bunga-Bunga Emas Yang Dilupai.

"The publication of the English edition of the book has also been enhanced with new information and the addition of catalogued artefacts,” he said.

Yayasan Hasanah, as the main driver of the telepuk initiative, has collaborated with the best in the field - renowned textile and cultural activists, state museums, and organisations like Langkasuka Movement and Lamar Dollar Sdn Bhd as part of their broader mission to document knowledge and traditions while building capacity for sustainable cultural celebration of telepuk’s cultural and historical significance.