Songket Is A Fabric That Belongs To The Brocade Family Of Textiles Of The Malay World Today Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore And Southern Thailand. It Is Hand-Woven In Silk Or Cotton, And Intricately Patterned With Gold Or Silver Threads. The Metallic Threads Stand Out Against The Background Cloth To Create A Shimmering Effect.

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