Iban handicrafts from Borneo A woven ceremonial cloth and a fearsome carved wooden figurine Sarawak Malaysia
Iban handicrafts from Borneo A woven ceremonial cloth called a pua kumbu and a fearsome carved wooden figurine traditionally deployed to ward off evil spirits The intricate ikat motifs of the pua kumbu are inspired by hew weaver s dreams and ancient animist beliefs 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 The Pua Kumbu is the most prized and precious of all Sarawakian handicrafts Traditionally woven by Iban women acclaimed as the finest weavers in all of Borneo a Pua Kumbu is made from individually dyed threads and woven on a back strap loom It is a unique form of weaving not only in technique but also in design The manufacturing of tie and dye materials is known as kayau indu or women s war Malaysia and Indonesia
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Location: MAlaysia
Photo credit: © Jamie Marshall / Alamy / Afripics
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