Through the passage of time, new generations of weavers created many unique masterpieces, surpassing the high standards and quality set by previous weavers - inventing a new range of motifs that dictated their period and sumptously appealing to the royal families.

From their admiration on the elements of God's creation to food and objects of the court, these innovative weavers skillfully produced yards of fine songket for their noble patrons whenever a religious celebration, festive occasion, wedding, social event or state function calls for the elaborate attire.

However, the advent of influences from foreign countries and the British colonisation greatly confined this magnificent art to limited uses, come the imported fabrics and scarcity of raw materials during the Second World War, and it further declined to the verge of extinction.

Today, thanks to enthusiastic private collectors, various bodies and organisations, songket is experiencing a revival as both ornamental and functional art. From its revered status as the symbol of royalty in the past, contemporary society has elevated its status to representing the dignity of the Malay community, an anchor for the sense of belonging, an icon of unity, and the cultural identity of every children of Malaysia.