The art of Tenun Pahang Diraja weaving was introduced from Riau or Sulawesi in the 16th century. Cotton and silk threads were used to weave sarong of sampin colth. The threads were coloured using plant-derived dyes such as daun tarum - marsdenia tinctoria (blue), kulit sepang - caesalpinia sappan (red) and turmeric (yellow). Belimbing buluh - averrhoa bilimbi and asam gelugur - garcinia atroviridis are also as natural fixatives.

The decorative elements in Tenun Pahang Diraja cloth are fairly simple and regular. The textile utilizes the ikat (tie and dye) technique, which was thought to have been an influence originating from sulawesi though modified to suit local tastes. The checkered or striped designs are sometimes interspersed with some gold or silver threads, introduced as an additional decorative element. The Muar pattern usually utilities paler shades while the Bugis pattern, usually consisting of small checkerboard pattern, is amongst the most popular design for this cloth. the uniqueness of Tenun Pahang Diraja cloth lies in its design, which is usually named after one of its wearers, for example the Tun Razak pattern, the Toh Puan Muda pattern and so forth.

Sumber : Broshur Kraftangan Malaysia