Ismail, Noor HafizaHaron, HamdzunRamli, Zuliskandar2015-01-282015-01-282015-01-28978-979-792-332-7wahyu sari yenihttp://repository.unri.ac.id/xmlui/handle/123456789/6663Wood carving is among the many delicate arts derived from the woi'K 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, mosUy 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 inftuences 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 ftora, fauna, and geometric motifs present in the various unique carvings. Each produced carving contains both dear 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 public.enUR-Proceedings