Master Lim has been making lions head for over 50 years. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
With Chinese New Year just around the corner, master crafter Lim Meng Kok is racing against time to complete the last of the 100 orders for handcrafted lion heads he has taken on this year.
His workshop on the first floor of a shop lot in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, has been a hive of non-stop activity since November. But as the festivities approach, Lim is kicking things into high gear as he and his team of 10 rush to put the final touches on the sought-after creations.
Subscribe to The Star Yearly Premium Plan for 30% off
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App.
Monthly Plan
RM 13.90/month
RM 9.73/month
Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.
Annual Plan
RM 12.39/month
RM 8.63/month
Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
Master of his craft
Master Lim has been making lions head for over 50 years. Photos: The Star/Yap Chee Hong
- YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
Lim has been making lions head for close to 50 years.
- YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
Work in progress to create a fut san lion head. Yes, the one with the sharp horn.
- YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
Rattan strips are bent to form the base on the lion's head.
- YAP CHEE HONG/The Star