Gold
mined from the spectacular limestone hills glitters
in the Malay kain songket. Depictions of spirits and
fabulous animals decorate the Iban pua kumbu. Natural
vegetable dyes add exotic hues to hand-dyed batiks.
These are just some of the fabulous fabrics found in
Sarawak.
The
extraordinary beauty of the rainforest is woven into Sarawak’s
exotic textiles. Their inimitable patterns and intense colours
make them a fashion designer’s dream.
Dreams
and ancient animist beliefs inspire the magnificent motifs.
Nature is re-interpreted by the weaver. The patterns that
emerge are a fusion of the real and surreal. And each weave
is distinctive of its maker's art.
Gold
mined from the spectacular limestone hills glitters
in the Malay kain songket. Depictions of spirits and
fabulous animals decorate the Iban pua kumbu. Natural
vegetable dyes add exotic hues to hand-dyed batiks.
These are just some of the fabulous fabrics found in
Sarawak.
