Kuching Best Secret Indigenous Weaving Workshop with Local

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Immerse yourself in the fame award-winning special Malaysian artisans focused on preserving traditional Sarawakian heritage crafts with weaving tour led by skilled indigenous weavers. Choose from three traditional crafts: rattan basketry, songket weaving, or loom beading.

Learn from women who are keeping these traditions alive, many of whom hail from rural areas in Sarawak. Visit the on-site craft house to see skilled weavers in action, and then, with no prior experience required, create your very own miniature masterpiece.

For individuals who appreciate supporting community-led and sustainable tourism, this is the ideal option who want to go beyond souvenirs and really immerse themselves in the culture. This experience includes a visit to a craft home and a weaving workshop with local artist while exploring handwoven goods and seeing craftsmen at work in the craft house.

A skilled craftsperson will assist you in creating your own beaded Sarawakian memento.

What's Included

All accessories and equipment
Guidance from skilled indigenous weavers
1-2 hour weaving tour with guide depending on options
Create your own miniature masterpiece and bring it home
Weaving workshop
Visit to a craft house

Meeting and pickup

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What to expect

**Rattan Basketry Weaving**

In remote areas of Sarawak, people use the rainforests to make mats, baskets, and bags that are made from rattan vines. Discover how to weave baskets using rattan that is hand-harvested from Sarawak's highlands rainforests. create your own hand-plaited mini-rattan artwork, receive guidance from a real artisan.

**Mini Loom Beading**

Beading became a popular craft as beads were traded. Numerous ethnic groups in Sarawak make exquisite beaded headpieces, jewellery, and costumes. Use the beading loom to learn how to bead. A skilled craftsperson will assist you in creating your own beaded Sarawakian memento.

**Mini Songket Weaving (2 hours)**

The Malay communities use the age-old method of Songket Weaving to create luxurious fabrics for weddings and festivities. Learn how to use a mini-loom to create your own songket keepsake. An authentic Songket weaver will lead and get a glimpse of history, and tradition.

**Rattan Ulat (Ring) Weaving**

Learn traditional rattan weaving in this beginner-friendly workshop. Using natural rattan fibres gathered and prepared by our artisans, create a woven Ulat (Ring) while gaining insight into indigenous craft traditions

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No previous experience is required.
  • All of the materials are given, and you can bring your little masterpiece home.
  • Ideal for those interested in community-led and sustainable tourism
  • Opportunity to learn from award-winning artisans
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Art Classes
Craft Classes
Short term availability

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