🇲🇾 Vintage rattan rare gems in Penang🥹

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This Rattan place is a Living Heritage Treasure of Penang! Having had a valuable title of a “Living Heritage Treasure of Penang” bestowed on him, Mr. Sim Buck Teik is the owner of Seang Hin Leong on Beach Street. Now in his eighties, Buck Teik no longer works full time, but he still spends most of his day at the shop. His shop is being prolonged by his son and daughter.

At the shop, the Sims work with rattan and bamboo, making them into furniture and household objects. They are all highly skilled in rattan weaving and are capable of weaving in all shapes and sizes demanded by their customers. At Seang Hin Leong, they specialise in making customised items and doing repairs on old objects. You can order your customized chairs or tables for your newly opened cafes or furniture at home and they will get it done beautifully for you. Samples are placed at their shop and you can order as you desire.

Rattan is known for its durability but if it’s not treated the right way, it will come out as fragile. Furniture and any other products made by rattan are proved to be strong.

Other than producing objects for sale, they also run rattan weaving classes for tourists at a reasonable price of RM150 for 3 hours. Getting experiences from the best and learning from the best is really worth the money. The satisfaction of the end product is really amazing to watch!

Business these days are considered low compared to when demand for rattan products was high. Despite this, the Sim family is still determined in growing their business and passionate as ever in rattan weaving. The products they make ranges from furniture to unique items such as handbags made using rattan. I bought some baskets, food covers and household materials back and I’m over the moon as I’m a rattan-lover! They are so durable and make the whole house look really minimalistic and aesthetic filled with these decoration items. Majority of the customers at Seang Hin Leong are locals. Prices at the shop are fixed, with a price tag pasted on each of their items. Other than rattan products, souvenirs such as keychains, fridge magnets, wooden spoons etc are also sold.

Location 📍

Seang Hin Leong

393, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Opening Times ⏰

9.30am - 6pm (closed on Mondays)

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