You are bidding one new, spectacular piece of Pua Kumbu Cloth with traditional Dyaks Motif.
"Pua Kumbu", is a Borneo Island's well-known tribal textile, a fabric, that was also known as ritual cloth. It is mainly, & traditionally handwoven by Iban (largest Dayak tribe in Borneo) women, acclaimed as the finest weavers in all of Borneo. Pua Kumbu weavings were used mainly in ritual, ceremonies & festival associated with their traditional religion & beliefs of their people. It serves as a means of communication between this world & the other world of ancestors, spirits & gods.
This native woven cloth of the Iban of Sarawak, is no longer confined to use as wall-hangings and table cloth, they are now specially made for fashion and furnishings. Weavers use dyes made from roots, bark leaves and other vegetation. These natural dyes are closely guarded secrets and getting the right tones is a difficult skill that requires much experience. Dying often takes months and the cotton yarn is dyed many times to get the right shade. Traditional designs come from the Iban environment and universe. Most can be traced back to the ancient ¡¥Tree of Life¡¦, a spiritual vision of the world filled with creatures of the rainforest.
As a summary, you are bidding
A piece of wooven Pua Kumbu or Ritual Cloth
Traditional Dayak native motif, beautifully dyed
Long measuring approximately 1m x 1m or 40 inch x 40 inch
Perfect as table runner/cloth, throw, wall hanging, home deco, or textile collection
Origin of Borneo Sarawak
Low, no reserve price. The item will be shipped using recorded air mail to ensure it reaches you safely. Please do allow 10-14 days for delivery. Any question please email me and Happy Bidding!!
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