A THROWBACK to a much simpler time, this set of 34 photo’s showcases the old trades of Penang such as the songkok maker, bamboo blind makers, the lantern artists, etc. View here for the whole set and read here ("Dying trades of Penang", journey Malaysia) and here ("Traditional trades", theSun, 30.08.08) for a little bit more on the old and dying trades of the Island. Pictures courtesy of pq...is bz of flickr (18.01.09).

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