Crafting a better life


For a group of indigenous women in Sabah, their beadwork tradition doesn’t just reflect their Rungus identity, it also empowers them. LEONG SIOK HUI visited them at their longhouse in Kudat to record their stories. 

A Rungus lady in traditionalattire, which is made up ofbead necklaces, bandoliersand a headband. Ladies aredressed up in this wayduring weddings or theharvest festival.

Pictures by RABANI AYUB, LEONG SIOK HUI & LOW LAY PHON  

A Rungus lady in traditionalattire, which is made up ofbead necklaces, bandoliersand a headband. Ladies aredressed up in this wayduring weddings or theharvest festival.

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