Characterisation and degradation analysis of two metallic threads in Malay textiles from the department of museums Malaysia using visual and scientific approach

Syed Kamarulzaman, Sharifah Tahirah and Taif, Basitah and Abdul Razak, Rajabi and Ab Kadir, Muhammad Ismail (2025) Characterisation and degradation analysis of two metallic threads in Malay textiles from the department of museums Malaysia using visual and scientific approach. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 8 (12). pp. 1266-1272. ISSN 2454-6186

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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.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Malay textile artefact; metallic threads; microscopic; degradation; SEM-EDX
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Applied Arts and Design
Depositing User:	DR Sharifah Tahirah
Date Deposited:	20 Jan 2025 20:33
Last Modified:	20 Jan 2025 20:33
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/118282

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