Since ancient times, the people of Brunei Darussalam have beautifully crafted a variety of traditional goods for daily use, including baskets, traps, mats, etc. Visit the ACH to experience these Bruneian crafts made from natural materials such as rattan and plant leaves, and to gain insight into the wisdom of life.

 

Nyiru

A nyiru is a circular or ovoid item that is closely woven (usually of rattan)to be used as a tray for drying grains or fish, or for winnowing rice.

 

Raga Rotan Tunggal (Jarang)

This is a traditional basket used to carry vegetables or fruits.  It is usually made with rattan.

 

Bubu Perhiasan

A bubu is a tube-shaped fish trap that is woven together with bamboo and rattan. 

A separate funnel at the bottom of the bubu prevents fish from getting out once they are inside. 

 

Songkok

Bruneian men have worn a variety of traditional hats throughout history.

A songkok is a piece of traditional clothing worn at official events. 

The main materials used are cardboard, velvet, and satin.

 

Siraung Besar / Siraung Kecil

A siraung is a cone-shaped hat used by farmers or fishermen to protect their faces from direct sunlight. 

It is closely woven out of rattan. 

In the Bruneian language, “besar” means “big” and “kecil” means “small.”

 

Kandul

Usually, Bruneian events serve a traditional kuihor a Bruneian snack called kelupis (glutinous ricerolls.) 

The kandul is useful for making coconut juice, a key ingredient of both foods. 

Put the coconut in the kandul and squeeze out the juice with various other tools.

 

Takiding Kecil

A takiding is a traditional basket used to carry vegetables or fruits.

They are made in various sizes and shapes for different purposes, but the average size is 35.8 cm in length and 19 cm in width.

 

 

Tikar Lampit

A type of mat placed on roofs and used to dry small fish such as anchovies.

It is closely woven or braided, and is typically made of leaves found in Brunei Darussalam.