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Kuching: Private Indigenous Weaving Workshop with Local
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Immerse yourself in the craft house and vibrant artisan culture of Sarawak
- Learn from skilled indigenous weavers and create your own masterpiece
- Choose from private rattan basketry, songket weaving, or loom beading workshops
- Support community-led and sustainable tourism in Sarawak
- Use generations-old techniques for textiles keeping traditional methods alive
Activity location
- Kuching
- Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 56, Jalan Tabuan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia | 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.
- Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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What's included, what's not
Inclusions 2-hour private weaving tourInclusions Guidance from skilled indigenous weaversInclusions All accessories and equipmentInclusions Visit to a craft houseInclusions Weaving workshopInclusions Create your own miniature masterpiece and bring it homeInclusions Guide
What you can expect
Immerse yourself in the fame award-winning special Malaysian artisans focused on preserving traditional Sarawakian heritage crafts with a private 2-hour 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.
Rattan Basketry Weaving (2 hours)
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. As you create your own hand-plaited mini-rattan artwork, you will receive guidance from a real craft artisan.
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 you, and you might even get a glimpse of the rich history, culture, and tradition of her people.
Mini Loom Beading (2 hours)
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.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Kuching
- Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 56, Jalan Tabuan, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia | 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.
- Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia