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| Silk ikat pua kumbu. Woven on backstrap loom by Mula ak Jama in Rumah Garie Longhouse. This has won a UNESCO Seal of Excellance. The Seal is awarded "in recognition of demonstrated excellence and standard-setting high quality in craftsmanship, creative and successful alliance of traditional skills and innovative application of indigenous material, traditional technique and endogenous design, expression of cultural identity and traditional aesthetic value, and respect of the environment." This oversize pua won a prize at the 2010 WEFT ikat competition in Kuching. Title translation - "Brave water serpent in the deep river Clearly heard three heavenly dragons biting one another Earthly dragon with loud noise in the deep jungle" Free 45 minute video "Woven Dreams of Rumah Garie" documenting Rumah Garie Longhouse dyeing ceremony and weaving techniques 58x105" $1400 |
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