5 popular crafts from Malaysia's East Coast


The wau bulan is one of Malaysia's national symbols. Photo: Tourism Malaysia

The East Coast boasts a wide range of traditional handicrafts, including handwoven material, batik and metal crafts.

Some of these crafts have been passed down through generations, and it is a representation of a community's cultural heritage. Here are some of the renowned crafts from Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang.

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