TY  - JOUR
T1  - Types and Design of Traditional Rehal in the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia
AU - Anis Abdul Samad, Mohammad AU - Ahmad Zakaria, Ros Mahwati AU - Abdul Wahab, Mohd Rohaizat AU - Ramli, Zuliskandar 
JO  - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 14
IS  - 24
SP  - 9626
EP  - 9631
PY  - 2019
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-949x
DO  - jeasci.2019.9626.9631
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2019.9626.9631
KW  - technology
KW  -East Coast Peninsula Malaysia
KW  -design
KW  -Rehal
KW  -ornamentation
KW  -Malay craftsmen
AB  - The love for Qur’an has led to the growth in some segments of Islamic fine arts such as calligraphy,
manuscript illumination and binding technology. Not to be left behind, the artistic workmanship of rehal created
specifically to hold the holy book also developed further in conjunction with its dispersal to all parts of the
world. The dispersion of the rehal led to its diversity in shape, form and ornamentation, indirectly reflecting the
artistic identity of the culture (s) behinds its manifestation. This research attempts to identify the distinct
characteristics of the traditional rehal in the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia. The samples of this study were
obtained from museum collections, artisans, local mosques and antique collectors. There are three types of rehal
found which differ in terms of techniques. They are known as rehal selak, hinged rehal or rehal berjejari and
layered rehal or rehal berlapis. Rehal selak make use of a technique known as tanggam which is a joinery
technique adopted from Malay architecture. Hinged rehal or rehal berjejari uses hinges that allow the boards
to be folded. Layered rehal or rehal berlapis applied sliding technique to open and close the furniture. Several
techniques used in rehal making shows the ability of Malay craftsmen in adapting various skills and technology
in their works with adjustments and improvements that suits local style.
ER  -