Weaving Pua Kumbu -- Iban ceremonial textile

Tun Jugah Foundation curator Janet Noel Rata explains the process of making Pua Kumbu, from preparing the warp and tying the threads to create the design, to weaving it on a back strap loom. The University of Malaya Art Gallery will host an exhibition, "Textile Tales of Pua Kumbu", from June 13 through July 17. For the exhibition video of master weaver Bangi Embol at work in Rumah Garie, Sarawak, please click on    • Rh Gareh