SYARIKAT PEMASARAN KARYANEKA SDN BHD, popularly and commercially known as “KARYANEKA”, was established in 1982 as a wholly owned corporate entity of the Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation, which is a statutory agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia.
Malaysia Authentic Craft
Pewter is an alloy composed of tin and other metals. The molten metal which is 'lead-free' today, is poured into preheated steel mould, filed and polished. The more complicated item are cast in several parts and soldered together so effeciently that one find is difficult to detect the joints.
The majority of the pewter's products are still hand-made and make fabulous gift and momentous today.
Tengkolok or the Malay head-dress is part of the royal costume of the Malay sultanate. This Tengkolok is made from highly polished fine Malaysian pewter and plated with gold.
