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.   

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

Swaroski Pearl and Crystal

My new collection of bracelets and earrings, which I completed yesterday. They are made of swaroski  pearl & Crystal. 

Beaded purses

Strolling through the popular weekend Malaysia-Indonesia border shopping stalls at Serikin, I noticed many purses made from beads were offered for sale. Some have attractive colours while others were just plain. Those purses can be used on ordinary days or even when attending informal functions.

Beaded purses offered for sale at Serikin