TAN Han Loong 陈汉隆
Vanishing Trades,
Accession Number 001057
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Irene Lim Ai Lin
Interviewer
- 01:11:50
Total Running Time
- Teochew
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 25 Jul 1989
Recording Date
- 00:31:01
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Family background. How he learnt to weave baskets. Circumstances of his coming to Singapore. Further elaboration on process of learning how to weave and how to tell good from poor quality bamboo and rattan. Sources where father purchased rattan. Skills required in weaving variety of products. When father left for Singapore, rattan shop in hometown was left under his management. Tiff that father had with employer induced his return to China.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 3
Metadata
- 25 Jul 1989
Recording Date
- 00:31:03
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Recalled how he helped mother to run shop. His views on qualities one needs to possess to perfect weaving skills. What he considered to be most difficult process in weaving basket. Also had to take up apprenticeship in Singapore. His products mostly sold to shops and hotels.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 3
Metadata
- 25 Jul 1989
Recording Date
- 00:09:46
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Daily routine in his younger days. Why he refused to teach people who want to come under his tutelage. When to use thick and thin rattan in weaving.
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