"The Pua Kumbu
To the Iban of Sarawak, the pua kumbu is not just a blanket. It is a sacred ceremonial and ritual textile. The word pua in Iban means 'blanket', kumbu means 'to wrap'. Together, the two words mean a 'grand blanket'. However, the pua kumbu is very seldom used as a sleeping blanket. It is reserved for the times when men and women seek an encounter with the spiritual." (http://www.fascinatingmalaysia.com/unik/pua.html)
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| Rafia string is used to tie strands together to create pattern before the whole thing is dipped into dye. |
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| After the dye is dried then thread is woven across |
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| Natural materials used to create different dye colours |
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