Mohd Amin Afuan, a 58-year-old craftsman from Johor, is using social media to teach younger generations about Malaysia's rich architectural heritage. He creates detailed replicas of traditional houses, including Malay styles like Rumah Johor Limas and Rumah Terengganu, and shares his knowledge and passion through platforms like TikTok.
A Johor-born craft entrepreneur who specializes in crafting detailed replicas of traditional houses, is dedicated to exposing the younger generation to Malaysia’s rich architectural heritage by sharing his expertise on social media. Mohd Amin Afuan, 58, creates replicas of various traditional houses, including Malay traditional houses such as Rumah Johor Limas, Rumah Terengganu, Rumah Minangkabau and original Felda settler houses.
He generously shares his knowledge and passion for these architectural wonders through his social media account. He believes it is essential, particularly for the younger generation, to be introduced to the art of handmade replicas, which not only showcase their unique charm but can also serve as a potential source of income. 'I want the current generation, especially the youth, to experience the beauty and distinctiveness of traditional house architecture, much of which they may have never encountered before,' he said. 'By sharing videos on TikTok, I hope to inspire and guide those interested in learning this craft,' he added, speaking to Bernama at the Johor Craft Festival and the 2024 Kota Selatan Festival at Angsana Johor Bahru on Saturday (Dec 28). A former Perodua salesman, with over 15 years of experience, he shared that his passion for traditional house architecture led him to explore the craft of replica making, a journey that has now spanned a year. He explained that he is able to create bespoke house replicas tailored to the specific desires of his customers. This newfound venture was also inspired by the foundational skills in craftsmanship he acquired, through the industrial arts stream during his school years. 'Alhamdulillah, with the talent bestowed upon me by Allah and the knowledge I gained, what began as a mere curiosity and effort has evolved into something more profound and successful,' said the father of five
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