And in pua kumbu, they weave their identity, heritage and wisdom, from tales passed down for generations. Pua kumbu is a traditional single-warp ikat textile, handwoven on a backstrap floor loom.

FOR the past two years, Sarawakian tattoo artist Natasha Melintau has carved out her niche by specialising in pua kumbu tribal designs. She has amassed a following who appreciates the delicate ...

Jehom has been researching Sarawak’s weaving traditions for years, and since 2012 has focused on pua kumbu, the ceremonial cloth woven by Iban women. Jehom has initiated conser­va­tion and ...