Characterisation and Degradation Analysis of Two Metallic Threads in Malay Textiles from the Department of Museums Malaysia using Visual and Scientific Approach

Sharifah Tahirah Syed Kamarulzaman, Basitah Taif, Rajabi Abdul Razak and Muhammad Ismail Ab Kadir
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Sharifah Tahirah Syed Kamarulzaman: Department Applied Arts and Design, Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Gombak, 53100, Selangor, Malaysia
Basitah Taif: Department Textile Design, Faculty of Art and Design, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Rajabi Abdul Razak: Department Textile Design, Faculty of Art and Design, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Muhammad Ismail Ab Kadir: Department Textile Science and Fashion Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 12, 1266-1272

Abstract: This paper aims to identify and investigate the characteristics and degradation of two metallic threads from two traditional Malay textiles using visual examination and a scientific approach. The case studies belong to the Department of Museums Malaysia, which dated back before the 20th century. The examination was carried out using handheld digital microscopy and SEM-EDX (Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-Ray) analysis. The threads, consisting of a thread core wrapped with metallic strips, were found to incorporate gold and silver. Degradation included flaking, peeling, and core exposure, primarily driven by environmental factors and mechanical wear. This research emphasises the significance of combining visual examination and SEM-EDX analysis to understand the characteristics and material properties and inform conservation efforts for preserving Malay textile heritage.

Date: 2024
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