Royal Selangor

We made a trip to the pewter factory "Royal Selangor on Sunday.  It was very interesting but of course I cannot remember everything they told us about all of these pictures.  I do know that the factory was started in 1885 by Yong Koon.   Also located in the visitor centre along with the pewter products is sterling silver by Comyns and 18k gold jewerly by Selberan.  Royal Selangor purchased both of these companies several years ago.

Money Trees

Making handles

A little dark but this is the factory floor.

When an employee has been there 5 years they get their hand print on the wall.

They make smaller pieces out of these filings.

These are the huge pots they use to make the pewter. There is over 100 of these on the production line.

This is going up the ramp into the factory.

Side of factory

David pounding his pewter.

My piece of pewter.

Our tools

I couldn't figure out how to put the apron on so the guide had to do it for me.

Second generation owner - see his plaque below.

They make custom pieces.  This is for the royal family.

This lady is putting the little dents in this piece. Can you believe this is done by hand.

Necklaces of the five elements, wood, fire, earth, metal and water.

Lord of the Rings cups.

Monster gold fish at the cafe where we had lunch.

Can't remember the name of this flower (bet Iris knows).  

I wanted this, needless to say I didn't get it.

David loved the jalapeno.

Royal Selangor

These are our purchases.

This is a money tree.  It is 24 karet gold plated and the factory is the only place you can purchase it.

David and I went to the "School of Hard Knocks" and make our own little bowls.

This is a container that is air tight. You just lay the top down and it slowly goes down and seals itself.   The symbols you see on this piece represents the five elements.

In traditional Chinese philosphy, the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water are believed to influence and determine all natural phenomena.  Constantly moving and interacting with each other, these elements co-exist in a perpetual cycle of change and progression.  Inspired by the pliant bamboo, a symbol of resilience and rapid growth, the pewter designs celebrate the five elements in balance and harmony, reflecting perpetual prosperity and auspiciousness.

Kompleks Kraf

We went to a place (mall type) called Kimpleks Kraf (craft for us) on Wednesday.  There was suppose to be a craft fair going on but when we got there nothing was set up.  Katie went last year and said it was great.  All these vendors set up tents (made me think of Festival in the Park) and sell their products.  We were very disappointed but went through the inside anyway and I took pictures of the landscaping.  We hope to go back when we can find out the correct dates.  Katie said it normally last for three weeks.

Rubber Trees (we think)