An interview conducted by Sheau and Lay Sheng This is part one of a three-part interview conducted by O For Other editors Lay Sheng and Sheau with Welyne Jehom, a senior lecturer of anthropology, on Sunday, 6 October 2019. In this first part, we explore the significance of Pua Kumbu textiles for Iban women and …
The Sacred Journey showcases the remarkable silk ikat cloths produced by the Iban women weavers of Rumah Garie in Sarawak. The weavers practise a time-consuming tie-and-dye resist technique using natural ingredients to produce ceremonial blankets of exquisite beauty, and other contemporary products such as shawls and tailored clothes. Beyond displaying the finest examples of pua …
