Sarawak State Library -

Terendak Melanau Cultural Heritage

Call no.: : 391.00959522/SAL
Author: : Salfarina Abdul Gapor
Contributor: : Mohd Azharulnizam Bin Azman
Summary: The terendak is much more than just an object — it’s a symbol of identity and heritage for the Melanau people of Sarawak, Malaysia. It was traditionally woven from natural materials like palm and rattan and served practical purposes, such as protection from sun and rain during work in the outdoors, while also conveying cultural aesthetics. This book documenting its history, how it’s made, regional variations, and its cultural contexts helps to preserve and transmit knowledge that might otherwise fade with modernization.