From containers to kitchenware, flooring to fans and pipes for water or tobacco, bamboo is used in a thousand ways in Sarawak. The variety of its uses is matched only by the diversity of the designs and carvings.

The Bidayuh people are masters of bamboo carving, and produce very fine boxes and containers that may have been designed to hold betel nut or blowpipe darts, but are just as good for storing pens and pencils. The Penan tribe produces equally fine bamboo basketry.

Where to get:

* Polly ak Stang , 360, RPR Batu Kawah Phase 1, Lrg. 7, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak.

Tel: +6082 684795

* Rosita ak Bugget , 59 Kg. Pichin, 94700 Serian, Sarawak.

Tel: +6082 879549

* Sinjan ak Ason Rh. Bidayuh, SCV Jalan Damai, 93752 Kuching, Sarawak.

H/P: +6010 8279217

* Siti Hasmah Abdul Halim, Kg. Kelapa Mawar, 98700 Limbang, Sarawak.

Tel: +6085 202105