60-year-old turns hand weaving tapestry from a hobby to a business


Sirongan Sulaiman is one of the handful of Iranun women who can stitch the langkit, an dying embroidery art. Photo: Abdul Kalam Mukim

Meet retiree Sirongan Sulaiman, 60, who has turned her hobby of hand weaving tapestry into an income generating business.

She picked up the skill two years ago, after retiring as a teacher at SK St Patrick in Tawau, Sabah.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Others Also Read