Crafts

"Parang" is the traditional heritage machete of the Ibans in Sarawak. Parang, or better known as the machete, was a weapon for self-defence during the colonial era in the old days. After the Second World War, it was used by the Ibans to carry out daily activities. This Parang has a Borneo Dayak-motivated engraving that has a thousand and one meanings. Meanwhile, Parang nowadays can be used as a home ornament, by placing it in the frame, decorating the walls of the house makes the home décor look more antique. This machete cover is made of hand-woven beads that are inspired by a Borneo pattern.

Luciana Usun Lenjau, 48, a mother of two and a full-time government employee, has been selling her one-of-a-kind accessories since 2017. When it comes to creating traditional accessories, many criteria must be followed, from material selection to the design process. Luciana continues to make her accessories using traditional methods. She, on the other hand, wishes to design with her own ideas and perspectives.

The Penan people are one of the last aboriginal tribes in Malaysian Borneo. The natural handicraft skills of these people and Penan tribal designs have combined to produce a wide range of beautiful baskets that have proved extremely popular in the market. These bags are crafted from extremely durable PVC fibre, and many loyal customers have related their stories of how well the bags last and how durable they have been despite regular and heavy usage. It is made of elastic, hence it can be easily washed. The colours also stay vibrant for a very long time! As it is handmade, each bag has its own uniqueness.

Rantai Lanyard is a form of necklace that is painstaking and time-consuming technique in which each bead is meticulously selected and set in the precise position to achieve the desired design. Sarawak beads are often made from a variety of materials such as glass, plastic, and even seeds or shells.

Rantai Sarawak is a form of necklace that is painstaking and time-consuming technique in which each bead is meticulously selected and set in the precise position to achieve the desired design. Sarawak beads are often made from a variety of materials such as glass, plastic, and even seeds or shells.