Labu Sayong

Labu Sayong is a pottery and earthenware, bottle gourd-shaped water pitcher from Sayong, a subdistrict located about 10 kilometres from Kuala Kangsar, Perak. In particular, the pitcher is manufactured by the Kampung Kepala Bendang residents. The village is where the industry was originated as the abundance of raw materials, such as clay that are available from the village; the labu sayong making industry has expanded among the heirs of the original potters to surrounding villages in the Kuala Kangsar district from here on out.

The carving motifs are often inspired by traditional elements, especially flowers such as tanjung flowers, padi, senduduk, star anise, cloves and bamboo shoots. The handicraft, which is made from clay is carefully shaped and carved, has become a part of the art heritage of Kuala Kangsar and the cultural history of Perak and Malaysia as well. It is also associated with a dance called the sayong.