Description

Traditional use:
Ka-be bersegi or the Bidayuh lidded containers were originally made from uwe rattan strips and lined with raye' leaves when storing cooked rice.

However, these square, tightly woven non-lidded baskets are a contemporary form. The various floral pattern strips are formed by interweaving plain & enamel surface painted bamboo strips (black).

Contemporary use:
As a desk caddy, decorative gift box or drawer organiser.

Artisan: Edwin Sijan and others
Ethnic group: Bidayuh Bukar-Sadong (Orang Ulu)

Dimensions: 8 cm (l) x 7 cm (w) x 7.2 cm (b)
Material: buru/pasok (bamboo), undyed & surface painted with black enamel paint
Weight: 15 gms

Source: Seni Buluh Enterprise
Village: Kg. Pichin, Tebakang in Serian, Sarawak (East Malaysia)