5 must-get handcrafted souvenirs from Sabah's Kota Belud


Handcrafted machetes are a pride of the Bajau community in Kota Belud, Sabah. Photos: Utusan Melayu.

Sabah is famed for attractions like the majestic Mount Kinabalu, orang utans, fresh seafood and pristine islands. But did you know the Land Below The Wind is well known for ethnic handicraft too? (Also read: Preserving Sabah's crafts)

Here are Sabah’s top five traditional handicraft. These beautiful pieces are made in Kota Belud, a town about 70km from state capital Kota Kinabalu.

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