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Getting to Know Your Kasah

Posted by bidayuh 47 days ago (http://thestar.com.my)

THE kasah or Bidayuh rattan mats are considered as works of art and fetch high prices due to a rise in demand.

However, this Bidayuh mat-making heritage is dying slowly as the new generation has no interest in learning the art.

Because of this, the kasah is being overtaken by mats from Kalimantan.

It is the most-sought-after item at the Serikin weekend market near Serian, especially amon

Crafts of The Bidayuh

Posted by bidayuh 47 days ago (http://www.malaysiadesignarchive.org)

The Bidayuh still produce many utilitarian and agrarian crafts. Basketry is made by both men and women, though many have since replaced natural materials with recycled plastic box straps which are rain durable.

Common crafts are those with high commercial value especially bamboo based crafts, which are made in large quantities in some villages. These often incorporate beautiful surface ornamen

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In Sarawak, most of Bidayuh population are found within 40 km of the geographical area known as Greater Kuching, within the Kuching and Samarahan division.

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