An Island of Light1- 30 September 2026
Senia Anak Jugi
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Senia Anak Jugi
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Senia Anak Jugi
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Senia Anak Jugi

Basket weaving

Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

Weaving the living culture of Borneo

Senia Anak Jugi is an Iban master craftswoman from Rumah Selah Longhouse in Sarawak, whose practice is rooted in one of Borneo’s oldest living weaving traditions. She learned the art of basketry and mat plaiting from her parents at the age of eight, crafting with materials gathered from the rainforest to create functional objects for daily life along with intricate ceremonial artefacts. Recognised as a Living Legend by Sarawak Atelier Society in 2019, Senia is celebrated for her exceptional craftsmanship and her ability to communicate the meaning, history and cultural significance of Iban weaving to international audiences.

Today, Senia is among the few remaining master craftspeople who possess the complete knowledge of the weaving process, from harvesting and preparing raw materials to executing highly complex woven forms. She is renowned for the precision of her weaving and for preserving sacred Iban motifs transmitted through generations of master weavers. Designs depicting human figures, animals and sacred objects associated with deities are traditionally reserved only for highly skilled master artisans, making such pieces increasingly rare today.

Live demonstration

Senia Anak Jugi

Basketweaver

Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

ADDRESS

Address upon request, Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia

AVAILABILITY

By appointment only

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