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Zabedah Hamzah
Chaser, Comyns
Chasing the Dream
Warm and caring by nature, Zabedah spends her working hours meticulously recreating two-dimensional motifs into silver three-dimensional forms, through the art of chasing, using tools that she made on her own.
She started off as a pewtersmith at Royal Selangor in 1981. Then she was offered the opportunity to learn silver chasing, an increasingly rare and rewarding art when Royal Selangor acquired Comyns in 1992. There, she was personally trained by James Ward, a veteran English silversmith.
“James trained me how to chase in straight and curved lines with steady hands, and to trace outlines of an object before chasing. I even learned how to make my own tools (the tools for chasing are unique to each chaser). I began making simple silver objects before graduating to more intricate pieces.
I am happy when I view the finished product. It gives me a sense of achievement, especially when I see customers buying the things I make, in our store.
This job gives me a sense of purpose and accomplishment. I like the feeling of independence and being able to help support the family. When I first joined, I was a single woman and today, I am a grandmother. This is my second home and my colleagues are my extended family members,” she says.
Zabedah is grateful that the company gave her the chance to upskill herself. Chasing is something that she enjoys, so much so she cannot imagine doing anything else.
Royal Selangor salutes the passion and purpose that drives artisans like Zabedah that keep the dying art of chasing alive and tell refreshing new stories about the brand with their chosen craft.
She started off as a pewtersmith at Royal Selangor in 1981. Then she was offered the opportunity to learn silver chasing, an increasingly rare and rewarding art when Royal Selangor acquired Comyns in 1992. There, she was personally trained by James Ward, a veteran English silversmith.
“James trained me how to chase in straight and curved lines with steady hands, and to trace outlines of an object before chasing. I even learned how to make my own tools (the tools for chasing are unique to each chaser). I began making simple silver objects before graduating to more intricate pieces.
I am happy when I view the finished product. It gives me a sense of achievement, especially when I see customers buying the things I make, in our store.
This job gives me a sense of purpose and accomplishment. I like the feeling of independence and being able to help support the family. When I first joined, I was a single woman and today, I am a grandmother. This is my second home and my colleagues are my extended family members,” she says.
Zabedah is grateful that the company gave her the chance to upskill herself. Chasing is something that she enjoys, so much so she cannot imagine doing anything else.
Royal Selangor salutes the passion and purpose that drives artisans like Zabedah that keep the dying art of chasing alive and tell refreshing new stories about the brand with their chosen craft.