Bangie Embol: A master weaver chosen by the gods
Bangie Embol, who was awarded the Master Weaver title by Unesco, was spiritually chosen to be the Master Dyer when she was 45 years old. Also known as ‘Indu Ngar’, whenever the spirits call on Bangie to perform a mordant ritual, she must follow. Patterns guided by spirits The Iban’s ritual cloth, pua kumbu, has a […]
Master weaver Bangie’s dedication impresses minister
KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed his admiration for master weaver Bangie Embol’s work. “I have the utmost respect for the weavers of today, who are dedicated towards preserving the knowledge and skills of their ancestors. “At the same time, they are brave enough to experiment, […]
