Man uses social media to market mum’s songket

Weaving magic: Meriam ensuring the quality of her special songket, which is marketed online by her son Nik. — Bernama

SEREMBAN: Born into a Terengganu songket weaving family brings endless pride to a local here, who is determined to continue his mother’s legacy.

Nik Mohamad Salahudin Nik Nizam, 29, wants to ensure every piece of the Malay traditional handwoven fabric created by his mother Meriam Musa, 60, known as “Meriam Songket” is marketable at a worthy price.