Malaysian quits job as a nurse to make tanjak, a traditional Malay male headgear


Herin wears a gajah gemulong tanjak while carrying his favourite tanjak, dendam tak sudah. Photos: The Star/Azlina Abdullah

With Malaysia Day just four days away, tanjak maker Herin Mansor is racing to complete last-minute orders for the traditional Malay male headgear.

Stacks of handwoven and machine-made songket, rich with intricate patterns, lie ready to be folded into elegant tanjak styles. Completed pieces are neatly arranged on shelves in the corner, waiting for customers to collect.

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