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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Lun Bawang Beaded Headgear

Lun Bawang ladies in their traditional costumes

It is not uncommon to find Lun Bawang (also known as Murut) ladies adorned themselves with beaded headgear when attendimg official functions or during communal festivals.  

In this picture the ladies were attending function in conjunction with the launching of the promotion of Adan Rice or also popularly known as Bario Rice held in Kuching recently. Those headgear are made from certain beads with yellow as the base colour.   


Sunday, November 13, 2011

Beaded Shawl ("Selampai")


Beaded shawl with native design or motif is very much part of Orang Ulu traditional costumes. Colourful beads are strung on the  threads to make beautiful designs. 

Beaded shawl: a masterpiece of my aunt

A young maiden adorned herself with beaded shawl