‘This is my commitment to preserving our cultural legacy,’ says Norhaiza on the art of telepuk. Photos: Aishah Mohmad Afandi
With nearly four decades of experience as a master woodcarver, Tokoh Kraf Negara (National Craft Master) 2022 award recipient Norhaiza Noordin remains passionate about his niche craft.
“Woodcarving is a language,” he says, “It is a way to connect with our ancestors, and to narrate the tales and artistry so that our heritage remains. I’ll keep making fine art wood carvings for as long as I can,” says Norhaiza, 60, in an interview in Kuala Lumpur, recently.
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Crafting traditions
‘This is my commitment to preserving our cultural legacy,’ says Norhaiza on the art of telepuk. Photos: Aishah Mohmad Afandi
'Winning awards is a humbling recognition of my journey,' says Norhaiza (third from right). Photo: Norhaiza Noordin
Norhaiza aspires to revive the fading art of telepuk, so future generations can learn it.
Woodcarving is a beautiful traditional craft that must be sustained and nurtured. Photo: Filepic
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