Revitalising the traditional art of ketupat weaving

'I became curious and wanted to learn because I wondered how two coconut leaves could be transformed into a ketupat casing,' says Nur Fatin. Photo: Bernama

As Muslims prepare to welcome Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the festive atmosphere is growing livelier. From home kitchens to markets, traditional essentials are being readied, including ketupat casings – a key component of the iconic dish rarely absent during the celebration.

For many, Aidilfitri would feel incomplete without ketupat wrapped in woven coconut or palm leaves. The delicacy is often enjoyed with richly spiced rendang, thick peanut sauce or mildly spiced sayur lodeh.