Entwined in tradition: Sabahan weavers who create beautiful works of art

Roziah and one of her gorgeous creations at the exhibition in KL. — Photos: LOW LAY PHON/The Star

Weaving is one of the oldest surviving crafts, and it is a cultural heritage for many communities around the world. In Malaysia, different styles of weaving – cloth weaving, mat weaving and basket weaving, for example – can be found among various ethnic groups and communities.

For Sabahan weavers Roziah Jalalid, Julitah Kulinting and Lili Naming, weaving is an important part of their culture and tradition. Interestingly, though, all three women come from different ethnic backgrounds: Roziah is Bajau, Julitah is Dusun, while Lili is Dusun-Murut.