About Us
Crafthub is based in Kuching, capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Crafthub is a non-profit organisation which aims to promote and sell Sarawak handicrafts in an economically viable way, with international standard quality control.
Sarawak’s many ethnic groups produce a very wide range of traditional handicrafts using natural materials of the jungles and forests. These craft skills are still very much alive.
Crafthub was set up in 2008 by a small group of people who understand the various crafts of Sarawak, have experience in the marketing of arts and crafts, and have an appreciation of the needs and tastes of the international market, and who are passionate about bringing Sarawak craftwork to that wider world.
Crafthub promotes handicrafts as a worthwhile occupation that provides a viable living for local craftspeople, and endeavours to encourage the younger generation into craft-oriented careers before many skills inherent in Sarawak’s craft heritage are lost.
Who we are
Crafthub Sdn Bhd is run by a Board of Directors who oversee all activities and who are assisted by a Committee.
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| Heidi Munan |
Heidi is an expert in the crafts of Sarawak, especially beads, for which she is Curator at the Sarawak Museum. She has also written many books and articles on the ethnic groups and local cultures of Borneo. |
| Donald Tan |
Donald is the Managing Partner of ARTrageously Ramsay Ong – The Art Gallery, a long standing establishment devoted to showcasing and marketing the best local fine artworks and crafts of Sarawak. |
| Rosemarie Wong |
Rosemarie is a successful entrepreneur with varied business interests. She holds a degree in fashion textiles from St Martins in London, and combines an interest in crafts with a keen grasp of commercial realities and the tastes and quality requirements of the international market. |
| Lyn Alhady |
Lyn is a free agent with legal training who is passionate about all things Sarawakian, especially crafts |
Committee Members
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| Annette Bessant |
Annette is a retired art teacher with a specialism in Ceramics. She admires the handicrafts of Sarawak and is keen for the skills of the artisans to be recognised. |
| Aidan Corrigan |
Aidan has an IT background. He prepares various material for our website, and other documentation, as well as assisting participants in the RWCB. |
| Cynthia Lobato |
Cynthia's interest in native crafts and culture has grown since she started travelling and living in different countries. |
| John Nuek |
John is a retired Malaysian Ambassador. He contributes towards ensuring that Sarawak and Malaysian crafts have quality and authenticity and are appealing to the international market. |
| Freya Martin |
Freya has been a professional freelance proofreader and editor for over 10 years. She assists Crafthub in the publication of CRAFTS magazine and other written material. |
| Ann Wong |
Ann is a professional web/multimedia designer. She has a great passion for Art, Design & Crafts, and she designs ceramic jewellery. |
In brief, Crafthub aims to lift Sarawak Crafts up to the next level.
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