Island of Borneo

Introduction of Sabah


Sabah, the second largest state in Malaysia, is situated at the northern part of the island of Borneo, the third largest island in the world. It covers an area of 72,500 sq. kilometers with a coastline of 1,440 kilometres long washed by the South China Sea in the West, the Sulu Sea in the Northeast and the Celebes Sea in the East. Known to the world as "THE LAND BELOW THE WIND", Sabah is rich not only in natural beauty and resources, but also in the cultural heritage of its people.

Jumaat, 26 Julai 2013

Community Kadazandusun PAPAR

Characteristics of Tradition Dress

a) black velvet long-sleeved blouse (siya)
b) white blouse (shirt on)
c) Sarong (gonob) black velvet to the knees.
d) siga (men)
e) Shirt black velvet long-sleeved shirt.
f) cloves (women)
i) furry animal (bird) What color is only for single women.
ii) a flowery for married women.
iii) no jewelry in cloves.

jewelry Clothing

a) gold-colored buttons (kubamban) of 8 pairs in the chest.
b) gold lace (ceiling) and sequins (and hand stitched folds around the neck)
c) 8 pairs of golden buttons sewn on the sleeves blouse.
d) Weaving 'rinangkit' star burst pattern stitched vertically and horizontally in sheets (gonop).
Jewellery
a) 3 form kerongsan shaped golden antique coins.
b. bracelet (belilit) silver.
c) silver belt (pesos) in the form of coins.
Application of the way.
a) 3 pairs for single women.
b) 2 pairs for married women.
c) 1 pair for the status of women or elderly widow.
d) small silver colored belt to show the wearer from a wealthy family

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