Calling all to get ready for Makersmeet 2022
KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri is inviting makers in and around Miri City to their Makersmeet 2022 on November 12 and 13. According to a press release issued yesterday, makers in this sense are those who create or invent things utilising traditional crafts or modern technology, such as tech enthusiasts, authors, crafters, wood carvers, hobbyists, […]
Preserving the art of Pua Kumbu
KUCHING: Pua Kumbu weaving takes a long time as it requires persistence and dedication. Many of those who have been indulging in this weaving are now getting on in years, thus raising the question as to what will become of the art if the younger generation does not step into their shoes. According to Universiti […]
First, it was just a hobby
Traditional accessory business is one of Sarawak’s most successful industries. Usun Collection owner Luciana Usun Lenjau, a mother of two and a full-time government employee, has been selling her unique accessories since 2017 and has shown no signs of slowing down. Turning hobby into a successful business The Land of the Hornbills is well recognised […]
Traditional craft and design enjoy niche market
BY NUR HUSNINA RAMLAN KUCHING: Traditional handicrafts have withstood the test of time despite the breakneck march of progress. Such works of art have won their own niche in the ever crowded marketplace and the coming together of a large number of handicraft entrepreneurs from several states for the Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia programme just serves […]
The intricate art of making Sape
Sape is easily the most recognisable musical instrument of Sarawak and it is often associated with the sounds of the rainforest. Sape luthier Ezra Tekola reveals the process of making the lute, which he describes as challenging, but also therapeutic. Keeping tradition alive The distinct sounds of the sape are all too familiar to Sarawakians. […]
From classic to classy — redefining traditional hand-woven bags
In the beginning, San Bong’s entrepreneurial plan was to help local weavers by marketing their overstocked hand-woven bags on the internet. However, along the way, San found her true calling in the business as she began to redefine traditional hand-woven bags under her brand name ‘San Bong’. A modern take on a traditional craft […]
Beads of hard work
Orang Ulu crafter Faridah Lit started working with beads when she was a teenager. The pastime quickly turned into a serious business, and has been going strong for the past four decades. Today, she supplies bead products to local craft stores and outsources beading works to housewives in the community to help them earn. Different […]
