| Who, What, Why, Where? |
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| There’s probably more that you would like to know about Sarawak fascinating arts and crafts. |
| Where can I buy Sarawak arts and crafts? |
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are shops in all the major towns in the State that sell a wide range
of items from antique and rare pieces to more common souvenirs.
Since many of the arts and crafts, such as mats and baskets, are
for everyday use, they can be found in the shops and bazaars of
even the smaller towns. To find out how to order goods in bulk or
have them made to your specifications, contact the Sarawak Craft
Council on enquiries@sarawakhandicraft.com or write to : Sarawak Craft Council Round Tower, Lot 32, Section 25, KTLD, Jalan Tun Abg. Hj.Openg, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak. |
| What items are most popular? |
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| Retailers in the main towns report that wood carving are the most popular items. Also selling well were baskets followed by pottery, beadwork and fabrics. Most items were bought as souvenirs but more than one third are bought for their artistic value. The size of the product affects sales as most buyers want items they can easily take with them back to their home country. |
| Can I ship larger items? |
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| Curio, antique and furniture shops in the larger towns provide shipping services for larger items such as mats, furniture and ceramics. However this service may not be available in smaller shops. For arrangements in shipping items in bulk contact the Sarawak Craft Council. |
| Where Can I Find Traditional or Antique Items? |
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| If you have the time you can travel round longhouses and kampungs and find rare examples of your own. But this depends on luck. However, the proprietors of some curio shops have become authorities on and connoisseurs of local arts and crafts in their own right. They regularly travel upcountry to buy the best pieces. A little time spent browsing the shops and talking to the owners will soon establish those who really know their subject and sell the most authentic pieces. |
| Are Sarawak Crafts Available Overseas? |
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| Sarawak handicrafts are on display at the Kraftangan Malaysia, Taman Templer Park, Rawang Selangor; Kompleks Budaya Kraft Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur; Textile Museum, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur and the Langkawi Craft Museum, Langkawi. Some shops in the Tanglin/Orchard Road area of Singapore and in Kuala Lumpur’s Central Market specializing in Asian arts and crafts stock Sarawak items. |
| Are Products Available on a Wholesale Basis? |
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| Dealers or
retailers who wish to import Sarawak arts and crafts on a regular
basis should contact the Sarawak Craft Council on enquiries@sarawakhandicraft.com,
Tel: (6082-245652; Fax: (6082-420253) or write to: Sarawak Craft Council Round Tower, Lot 32, Section 25, KTLD, Jalan Tun Abg. Hj.Openg, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak. |
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