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Kekek is the triangular piece under the arm of the traditional Malaysian baju kurung or baju melayu. It’s main purpose is to give the extra space under the arm for ease of movement and comfort.
Tulang belut adalah sulaman tradisional Melayu yang agak rumit tetapi cantik. Ada beberapa cara menyulam terutamanya di bahagian “V” leher baju tetapi inilah cara yang paling sesuai dan memuaskan bagi saya.
Tulang belut is a traditional Malay embroidery that is intricate, requires patience but once done properly the results can be very impressive.
“Tulang Belut” is a Malaysian embroidery that is often used decoratively and also to strengthen the neckline of the traditional Malaysian outfit, the Baju Kurung. It is not as commonly used as before and those who know how to embroider this were likely taught by their mother or grandmother.
This tool is great! It definitely saves a lot of time searching for the most suitable button for the project you are doing. You will need metal self-cover buttons (which comes in various sizes) and fabric to use this tool.