Malaysia : Labu Sayong from Kampung Kepala Bendang
The labu sayong is a jug in pottery and terracotta, in the shape of a calabash, native to Sayong, a hamlet located about ten kilometers from Kuala Kangsar, in the state of Perak. Specifically, this jug is made by the inhabitants of the village of Kampung Kepala Bendang.
The Labu Sayong is a traditional black pottery native to Kampung Kepala Bendang (located in Mukim Sayong, Kuala Kangsar, Perak State, Malaysia).
Characteristics and History
Origin: The tradition was introduced since Minangkabau by a craftsman named Tuk Kaluk at the time of Sultan Iskandar.
Shape and function: Its shape is reminiscent of that of a bottle or a pumpkin (lab). Historically used as a water container, it has the natural property of cooling water by about 3 °C.
Characteristic black color: It is obtained thanks to a traditional fumigation technique based on sekam padi (rice envelopes) during cooking at high temperature (between 850 °C and 900 °C).
Materials: Made from a specific local clay harvested along the banks in Kampung Kepala Bendang.
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Traditional motifs: The engraved decorations are inspired by nature, including patterns of pucuk rebung (bamboo shoots), bunga padi (rice flowers) or pecah matahari.
Current evolution and craftsmanship
Modern innovation: The village saw the birth of the Batik Sayong, a unique creative fusion combining the art of Malaysian batik and the clay of Labu Sayong.
Workshops and visits: Local handicraft centers, such as KZ Kraf Labu Sayong located in the village, allow you to discover the manufacturing process and try the shaping of clay (on reservation).
From :By Marufish from Alor Setar, Malaysia –
