The more powerful the design, the greater the danger for the weaver. The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango  More »

The more powerful the design, the greater the danger for the weaver. The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango stein-reddish color) origin, and the method of preparing the %u201Cmordant bath%u201D for the cotton yarn and the actual dye-bath are only carried out by the special divinely-ordained weavers accorded the status of %u201CIndu Tau Nakar Tau Ngar%u201D or %u201CShe Who Knows the Secret of Measuring Out the Drugs in Order to Obtain the rich colors. This pua: An old pua kumbu adorn with rows of the dangling pendant flowers, interspersed amongst the jungle vines. Top Selakoh: Pucuk Rebung or Bamboo Shoot. Bottom Selakoh: Pucuk Rebung or Bamboo Shoot. Ara / side border: Omen birds. Only natural dye from vegetable or fruit are used.   « Less

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0209 Old Sarong Bidang, Iban Dayak collection, authentic. Measurement: Height: 56 cm / 22 inches Waist: 45 cm x 2 / 17.7 inches x 2  More »

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0209 Old Sarong Bidang, Iban Dayak collection, authentic. Measurement: Height: 56 cm / 22 inches Waist: 45 cm x 2 / 17.7 inches x 2 Descriptions: An old Iban Bidang / skirt, adorn with tied motifs of the Emplawa / spider motif and Pucuk Rebung / Bamboo shoot. Age: Old, over 50 years old. Condition: Some tears are found on the Bidang, the largest tear measures 5 x 2 cm / 2 x 0.8 inch, as shown in my photos below. I will be using Registered Mail, 14 working days worldwide, insurance included.   « Less

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0208 Old Sarong Bidang, Iban Dayak collection, authentic. Measurement: Height: 56 cm / 22 inches Waist: 53 cm x 2 / 20.9 inches x 2  More »

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0208 Old Sarong Bidang, Iban Dayak collection, authentic. Measurement: Height: 56 cm / 22 inches Waist: 53 cm x 2 / 20.9 inches x 2 Descriptions: An old Iban Bidang / skirt, adorn with motifs of the Emplawa / spider motif. Age: Old, over 50 years old. Condition: Some tears are found on the Bidang, the largest tear measures 3 x 2 cm / 1.2 x 0.8 inch, as shown in my photos below. I will be using Registered Mail, 14 working days worldwide, insurance included.   « Less

Adorn with Rossette Flower motifs. Age: Old, over 70 years old. Condition: Some tear are found, largest tear measures at 3 x 2 cm / 1.2 x 0.8 inch, otherwise in good  More »

Adorn with Rossette Flower motifs. Age: Old, over 70 years old. Condition: Some tear are found, largest tear measures at 3 x 2 cm / 1.2 x 0.8 inch, otherwise in good condition, as shown in my photos below. I will be using Registered Mail, 14 working days worldwide, insurance included.   « Less

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0200 OLD Sarong Bidang, Iban Dayak collection, authentic. Measurement: Height: 53 cm / 20.9 inches Waist: 48 cm x 2 / 18.9 inches x 2  More »

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0200 OLD Sarong Bidang, Iban Dayak collection, authentic. Measurement: Height: 53 cm / 20.9 inches Waist: 48 cm x 2 / 18.9 inches x 2 Descriptions: An old Iban Bidang skirt, it is adorn with Buah Emplawa or Spiders Web Motif. Age: Old, over 40 years old. Condition: Faded green, otherwise in good condition, as shown in my photos below. I will be using Registered Mail, 14 working days worldwide, insurance included.   « Less

orneoartifact Item Number: PK0198 Old Sarong Bidang, Iban Dayak collection, authentic. Measurement: Height: 53 cm / 20.9 inches Waist: 59 cm x 2 / 23.2 inches x 2  More »

orneoartifact Item Number: PK0198 Old Sarong Bidang, Iban Dayak collection, authentic. Measurement: Height: 53 cm / 20.9 inches Waist: 59 cm x 2 / 23.2 inches x 2 Descriptions: The Bidang is adorn with with stripes of the striated color bands of the Empetut snake. Age: Old, over 50 years old. Condition: Good condition, as shown in my photos below. I will be using Registered Mail, 14 working days worldwide, insurance included.   « Less

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0196 Old Sarong Bidang, Iban Dayak collection, authentic. Measurement: Height: 48 cm / 18.9 inches Waist: 51 cm x 2 / 20.1 inches x 2  More »

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0196 Old Sarong Bidang, Iban Dayak collection, authentic. Measurement: Height: 48 cm / 18.9 inches Waist: 51 cm x 2 / 20.1 inches x 2 Descriptions: The Bidang is decorated with Buah Berinjan or Creeper Vine motif.   « Less

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0195 Sarong Bidang Measurement: Height: 64 cm / 25.2 inches Waist: 54 cm x 2 / 21.3 inches x 2 Descriptions: The Bidang is decorated with Buah  More »

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0195 Sarong Bidang Measurement: Height: 64 cm / 25.2 inches Waist: 54 cm x 2 / 21.3 inches x 2 Descriptions: The Bidang is decorated with Buah Berinjan or Creeper Vine motif.   « Less

Widely seen in Kumang and Keling Dayak ceremonies. Barkcloth was doubtless certainly in use before woven cloth was. Height: 73 cm / 28.7 inches Armpit to armpit: 50 cm / 19.7  More »

Widely seen in Kumang and Keling Dayak ceremonies. Barkcloth was doubtless certainly in use before woven cloth was. Height: 73 cm / 28.7 inches Armpit to armpit: 50 cm / 19.7 inches I will ship by Registered Mail, 14 working days worldwide, insured.   « Less

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0191 Sarong Bidang Measurement: Height: 57 cm / 22.4 inches Waist: 55 cm x 2 / 21.7 inches x 2 Descriptions: The Bidang is decorated with Buah  More »

Borneoartifact Item Number: PK0191 Sarong Bidang Measurement: Height: 57 cm / 22.4 inches Waist: 55 cm x 2 / 21.7 inches x 2 Descriptions: The Bidang is decorated with Buah Berinjan or Creeper vine motif.   « Less