The intricate process of making the frame of the Wau is illustrated in this work. It involves a complex method of preparing bamboo strips to create a sturdy frame. The symmetrical design covered in richly decorated floral patterns are truly extraordinary. Intended to record the cultural activities of Kelantan, works by M. Sukri Derahman employed a nostalgic and sentimental atmosphere.
An art teacher, M. Sukri Derahman was a protege of the late Ismail Mat Hussin, whom he learned batik from. He has exhibited at City Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in the group exhibition Lambaian Kelantan in 2015, the Gelora Timur Exhibition at Dita Colour Gallery, Kuala Lumpur in 2016, and in China (Guangdong in 2016, Shandong in 2017).