Kuching Best Secret Indigenous Weaving Workshop with Local

Name: Kuching Best Secret Indigenous Weaving Workshop with Local
Brand: Viator
Price: 38.86 USD
Availability: InStock

2 hoursMalay, EnglishBook 1 day aheadKuching, Malaysia

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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.

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

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What you'll do

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We kindly ask that you arrive at the meeting point indicated on the maps right on time. Please take note you need a valid advance reservation since a prior confirmation to visit is required.

Good to know

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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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