Young Kayan artisan helps rural women in Bintulu turn rattan craft into new income
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KUCHING, Sept 7 — Young indigenous artisan Fedrick Ding is helping rural women turn traditional rattan weaving into a source of income by transforming their handwoven pieces into...
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The 32-year-old Kayan from Tubau, Bintulu, works with rural artisans to develop products that combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary designs.
His journey began six years ago when his uncle, a rattan bag maker in Tubau, sought his help with marketing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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