Crisna’s love for embroidery began when she was just a young girl, watching her mother and grandmother stitch intricate designs on cloth. Photos: The Star/Sheela Chandran
With less than 300 pis embroidery (kain tinohian) crafters in Kudat, Sabahan master crafter Crisna Mojupi, 54, is on a mission to pass on this cultural heritage to women in her community.
Determined to keep the traditional craft alive, Crisna decided to teach Rungus women in her village the skill of stitching pis embroidery in the hope that they can earn some extra money for their handcrafted work.
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It's a 'pis' of art
Crisna’s love for embroidery began when she was just a young girl, watching her mother and grandmother stitch intricate designs on cloth. Photos: The Star/Sheela Chandran
'As long as there are people like me who are willing to dedicate themselves to the craft, the tradition will continue to live on,' says Crisna.
The most difficult part about pis embroidery is ensuring the neatness of each stitch, says Crisna.
Crisna’s talent lies in her intricate and delicate embroidery work.
Crisna is empowering women to inch towards financial independence. Photo: Crisna Mojupi
