Abstract:
Nature is always the best teacher to mankind. The East Coast of Malay Peninsula is rich with its natural
habitat of flora and fauna. The strategic location with a long coastal line facing the South China Sea
contributes the best fishing area for the population. There were several Malay kingdoms established in
the East Coast area such as the Terengganu Sultanate, Kelantan Sultanate and Patani Sultanate.
These kingdoms managed to produce fine artistic works throughout the centuries especially on wood
carving, metalwork and textile. The population made nature their home and incorporated the
environment around them into their daily life activities as source of materials and decorative
inspirations. This paper will study the relationship between nature and the population of the East Coast
area in producing their works of art.
