Malaysia Day Special: Dolls transformed into Bornean beauties by Malaysian


Baju Iban Ngepan Skarng (left) and baju Iban Batang Rajang can be differentiated by their unique head dress and beading work. Photos: The Star/Raja Faisal Hishan

In May, Wesley Juntan posted a 30-second video on Instagram to share the traditional Ngepan Iban Saribas outfit he had tailormade for a doll.

The post on his account (@wesleyhilton) drew thousands of likes and quickly went viral. The media and even Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri took notice of his intricate work.

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