Beauty of DAYAK

Iban are ‘settlers’ who live in a communal longhouse; wooden structure built on stilts, with one side sectioned off into a row of separate family rooms and the other used an open social area and meeting space. If another Iban native or family arrives to join the community then the house is simply elongated to accommodate them, hence its name.

Ruai; an open social area and meeting space for every member of the Iban families.

A strong prominent aspect of the Iban community in Sarawak. The Iban Pua or Pua Kumbu poses great deal of significance in all stages of the Iban community's way of life. Ancient legends are a vital enhancement behind the story of the Pua Kumbu and how it came to be.

Only difference between Pua Sungkit and Pua Kumbu is the weaving technique and process during the making. Due to its difficult making process, most Pua Sungkit are smaller in size and were made into higher value items like costume where it was featured as skirt and only be worn by dancers of higher caliber during special occasion.

Pua Karap or Kain karap makes up the rest of Iban costume component (the Skirt and Selampai). Although sometimes skirt can be in the form of Pua Kumbu and Pua Sungkit, but Kain Karap is the preferred choice as its refined weaving technique adds texture to Ngajat performances, a must in most celebrations.

Hand made beaded hat by Iban tribe.