Nik Rahimah Binti Nik Idris

Place: Kota Bharu

Born: 1941

Biography:

Nik Rahimah Binti Nik Idris, also known as Nik Rahimah Nik Idris, was born in Kota Bharu, Malaysia in 1941. She is a master craftsman in the field of textile crafts, specializing in kelingkan embroidery. Her expertise in this traditional Malay embroidery technique, which uses a flat metallic ribbon or plate coated with a gold or silver color, has earned her recognition and respect in the craft community. Nik Rahimah's work has been showcased in various exhibitions and she has made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of this traditional craft. Her role and contributions have been documented in various research papers and articles.