Region: Terengganu, Kelantan, and the Natuna Islands
The Pasang Surut is believed to be a ritual form of tanjak used within the context of traditional Malay healing practices across Terengganu, Kelantan, and the Natuna Islands. Its application follows prescribed ritual methodologies, often aligned with specific cosmological or temporal conditions. More than a decorative item, the Pasang Surut functions as a ceremonial instrument, worn with intent and purpose during ritual interventions, invoking cosmic balance and ancestral guidance.
Pasang Surut
Tidebound
This particular piece is composed of a cotton and polyester blend, woven using the supplementary weft technique. The plain weave appears in Merah Hati (liver brown), a deep reddish tone traditionally associated with inner vitality and earth-bound strength. This is contrasted with shimmering kencana (gold) threads in the supplementary weave, adding an element of sanctity and elevated presence. Together, material and form transform the Pasang Surut into a vessel of intention, ritual alignment, and symbolic restoration.
RM 1,488