Masks Crafted with Heart

Sangon & Co.

Beautiful in name and beautiful in nature, Sangon & Co. is brought to life by jewellery makers Martiana and Annie. Those new to the Borneocentric brand can expect a wave of good vibes when looking through their sparkling inventory of quality freshwater and cultured pearls, semi-precious stone and gold-plated gems. As “jewellery with Bornean stories”, a common heritage-proud theme runs through their gold-plated collections as they infuse their love for the land they were born and raised in into each little piece. Aside from advocating for the support of small businesses while preaching and practising sustainability with their eco-friendly packaging (jewellery is packed in reusable cardboard boxes and their signature handmade batik pouches), Sangon & Co. also warmly dedicates a portion of their sales to local communities in need and charitable organisations. We love nothing more than a local Bornean brand with a strong message—especially when they come as stunning as this. •• W: www.sangonandco.com IG: @sangon.co E: sangonandco@gmail.com

Masks Crafted With Heart

With the ongoing pandemic, masks are currently the necessary accessory to be seen with. And while surgical masks are a definite must-have especially when you’re double masking, the other must-have is Tanoti’s rattan face masks. Specially handcrafted from wild rattan harvested from the Highlands of Sarawak, the face masks are brought to life using traditional weaving techniques of the Penan tribe. Washable, reusable and lined with cotton for the user’s comfort, these masks are the way to go if being environmentally sustainable is your kind of thing (as it should be!). Different options are available to cater to each user’s preference such as elastic ear loops, cotton tie-backs or backof-head elastic cords, these handcrafted masks come in a variety of piping colours. With Tanoti as a boutique songket atelier, dedicated to elevating the local craft industry in Sarawak, and a strong advocate for “improving the lives and and livelihoods of womenfolk and rural communities through the ancient art of songket weaving”, this is one mask that we would be proud to own. •• Tanoti House, 56 Tabuan Road, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak W: shop.tanoticrafts.com IG: @tanoticrafts