Ismail, Noor HafizaHaron, HamdzunRamli, ZuliskandarManan, Salina Abdul2016-11-082016-11-082016-11-08978-979-792-332-7wahyu sari yenihttp://repository.unri.ac.id/xmlui/handle/123456789/8768Wood carving is among the many delicate arts derived from the work of wood carvers. It can be seen as an object decorating buildings such as mosques, houses and more. There are various types of carvings that find their way to the mosques’ architecture in Terengganu. Places in Malaysia have various kinds of carving, mostly originate from the culture or outside influence. Terengganu is a state within the Malaysian Peninsular that possesses various kinds of carving that are both unique and beautiful to tis mosques. The main question is what motif that influences the decoration in these mosques? To answer this question, qualitative descriptive was used in gathering precise, accurate and fast data. In addition, both interviews and observations are used to strengthen the primary and secondary data. The findings have found that there are a few flora, fauna, and geometric motifs present in the various unique carvings. Each produced carving contains both clear and hidden meanings, illustrating the everyday lives of the Malay community. The architecture shows the refinement of the Malays’ crafts, important to be preserved for future generations. It is hoped that the study can increase the awareness of preserving the nation’s cultural heritage among the publicenMotifWood CarvingsMosquesThe Meaning of Malay Motif Wood Carving in Terengganu Mosquestudent Paper Post Degree