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What is the significance of Terengganu's songket textile production in the context of global cultural exchange and economic development?

Terengganu, Malaysia, a historic trading port, is renowned for its songket textile production, which began in the 13th-14th centuries. This luxurious fabric, incorporating Chinese silk and Indian cotton, was exported internationally and worn by local elites. The Tuanku Nur Zahirah Foundation now revitalizes this tradition, blending heritage with modern techniques.