Showing posts with label Beads. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beads. Show all posts

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Orang Ulu Beadswork


Pencil holder placed on a beaded table mat.
Sarawak is increasingly famous for its beadswork. I find that the 'Orang Ulu' comprising in majority the Kayan, Kenyah and Kelabit of Sarawak have developed a high level of artistry in their beadswork. Today I met a wholesale trader specialising in Borneo beadswork. Below are samples of modern beadswork available as souveniers at many of the local handicrafts shops in Kuching, Sarawak.

The motifs vary from mythical animals, birds, dragons and patterns from plant life like flowers, fern fronds and shapes of leaves. The patterns and motifs are typical Borneoan in origin and so is the choice of colours. The above rectangular table mats come in various sizes. Square ones ( 30x30cm) and large rectangular pieces ( 60x150cm).

Trinklets from beads like these are popularly displayed in cars.


Saturday, August 2, 2008

Handicrafts show at Sarawak Regatta'08

Handicrafts of beadswork are displayed by the sidewalks on the Kuching Waterfront as part of the Regatta side shows or attractions.  Prices were reasonable.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Mobile Phone Pouch

Beaded mobile phone pouches for sale at a popular local tourist spot at Serikin, on the outskirt of Kuching.