A Murut vest typically takes about three days to make. — Photos: HANIS MAKETAB/The Star
In a world of fast fashion and instantaneous gratification, traditional Murut vest-maker Natanel Atum believes that making something of good quality takes time – and is a matter of pride.
“It takes about three days to make just one vest, but when it’s made well, that one vest can last you for 10 years,” says the 37-year-old Sabahan.
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