It takes several days for Kelabit beader Sinah Rang Lemulun to complete a beaded headpiece. Photo: Ken Zhong Wong
During the pandemic, Sarawak’s crafters are embracing digital technology and making inroads into the global market to promote their products. Sarawak Craft Council (SCC) manager Diweng Bakir says many homegrown crafters are exchanging ideas with craftspeople worldwide as well as turning to social media to learn new skills.
“With the new norm and new way of e-commerce, many of our local crafters are utilising various online and social media platforms to promote and market their handicraft products.
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It takes several days for Kelabit beader Sinah Rang Lemulun to complete a beaded headpiece. Photo: Ken Zhong Wong
Sarawak's machetes, knives and blades come in various shapes and handles, including deer antlers and solid wood. Photo: The Star/Sheela Chandran
Notice the intricate beading work on these hats, called tapung bao dahthur. It takes hours to make each masterpiece. Photo: Ken Zhong Wong
Fiorita Sylvester is among a handful of Sarawakian women who are skilled in weaving pua kumbu, a traditional Iban textile. Photo: The Star/Zulazhar Sheblee
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