Pottery made in Sarawak is of two distinctive types - one done by the Iban, Murut and Kelabit potters and the other by Chinese potters. Today, the range of Sarawak's potters have improved vastly as they create ceramic stools, drinking water cisterns, decorative jars and vases, lamps, candle holders, ashtrays, teapots, mugs and even photo frames.

Attractive souvenir items are also produced, ideal for tourists and visitors. Even the locals use Sarawak pottery as gifts during official functions and special occasions. Kuching's potteries are grouped together at 8th Mile on the Penrissen Road, just outside the state capital.

Where to get:

* Yong Huat Heng Brick & Earthenware Factory , 5th Mile Penrissen Rd, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak.

Tel : +6082 451540 or H/P: +6019 8166266

* Borneo Clay Craft, 219 Jln. Parit Lama, 93400 Kuching, Sarawak.

H/P: +6019 877 8705

* Bricks & Earthenware Factory, 5th Mile Jln. Penrissen, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak.

Tel: +6082 451540

* Earthenware Factory Sdn. Bhd. , 18 Lrg. Teng Kung, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak.

Tel: +6084 213633

* Sarawak Pottery Centre, SP 313, Kuching By-Pass, P.O. Box 1143, 1421, 93728 Kuching, Sarawak.

Tel: +6082 451709

* Nanga Sumpa Longhouse , Batang Ai 95900 Lubuk Antu, Sarawak.

Tel: +6083 584108

+ Toh Brothers Pottery, 8 ½ Mile Jln. Oya, P.O. Box 32, 96007 Sibu, Sarawak.

Tel: +6084 344151