[1] Dato Paduka Shofry bin Abdul Ghafor is a local artist.
Dato described it, saying, "As a work of art that is produced in contemporary Brunei, I perhaps can ponder that the absence of a solid object is a reflection of the state of a Bruneian psyche.
[1] Silversmiths make ornaments, flower vases and gongs (metal disk with a turned rim giving a resonant note when stuck).
Another popular utensil is pasigupan, a type of mini pot that has a mandala print and holds tobacco.
Silvercrafting is a means of preserving family traditions and a profitable cottage industry.
"The weaving and decoration of cloth as well as wearing, display, and exchange of it, has been an important part of Bruneian culture for years (Orr 96)."
Antonio Pigafetta visited Brunei during his travels and observed how the clothes were made.
[1] Ikat is made through a similar process as Batik, Instead of dyeing the pattern onto finished cloth, it is created during weaving.