Handicrafts keeping Lundayeh history alive

Culture preserved: Mariam (centre) with fellow Lundayeh women showcasing traditional manik beadwork, a craft deeply tied to their cultural heritage.

KENINGAU: Every morning, Mariam Sakai threads tiny manik between her fingers, patiently weaving them into intricate patterns as she has done for years.

Each bead carries a fragment of her heritage, but her own story of belonging has never been simple.