BorneoTalk vol 57

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Precious woven crafts of Sarawak They might have just been used for a variety of applications in everyday life, but the woven crafts of the indigenous people of Sarawak are nothing short of artistic masterpieces. From the manner in which they are made, to their variety of patterns and colours, each piece of woven craft represents the identity of the people who make them. And it is just so fascinating how these different indigenous groups – from the Bidayuh and the Iban, to the Orang Ulu and the Melanau – have been creating such a vast array of intricate craftworks for centuries, using just natural materials readily available around them.

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