Four brothers keep the art of making traditional Malay capal and tengkolok alive

(From right) Brothers Mohd Rafi, Mohd Arif, Kamrul and Ghazali showing off their hand-made headgear and capal at their stall in Kuala Terengganu. — Bernama

A love for tradition and culture has motivated four brothers from Kampung Pulau Manis Serada near Kuala Terengganu, to make and sell traditional Malay capal (sandals) and tengkolok (headgear for men) thus elevating the original Malay costume for men.

The demand for these traditional articles of clothing may not match the demand for songkok and baju Melayu especially during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri season, but people still do love and buy them.