By Amanda L KUCHING, Oct 20: Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has paid tribute to the late Ngot binti Bi, a master craftswoman recognised for preserving Sarawak’s traditional tikar bergerang weaving heritage. Ngot passed away on Sept 7 at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship and dedication to safeguarding the traditional weaving art. In his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly…
Ngot binti Bi, a master weaver who preserved Sarawak's tikar bergerang heritage, has died at 94.
Ngot was recognized by UNESCO in 2005 for her craftsmanship.
She was appointed Adiguru Kraf Anyaman Bergerang in 2014.
She received lifetime achievement awards in 2024.
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KUCHING, Oct 20: Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has paid tribute to the late Ngot binti Bi, a master craftswoman recognised for preserving Sarawak’s traditional tikar bergerang weaving heritage.
Ngot passed away on Sept 7 at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship and dedication to safeguarding the traditional weaving art.
In his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUS) sitting today, Abdul Karim described Ngot as one of Sarawak’s most distinguished master craftswomen and a respected custodian of the State’s tikar bergerang weaving heritage.
“Her exceptional craftsmanship earned her the UNESCO Seal of Excellence for Handicraft Products in Southeast Asia in 2005.
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