State Library to host talk on beads

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Posted on April 16, 2011, Saturday

KUCHING: The State Library will host a lecture entitled ‘Introduction to the beads in Sarawak’ from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on April 20.

Roziah Rinai Samai from the Sarawak Craft Council will introduce composite beads, popular handicraft in the state.

Beading is a tradition of ethnic communities in Sabah and Sarawak.

Beads include those made of glass, gems and precious stones.

Research has found that beads were brought here from Egypt, Greece, India and China hundreds of years ago.

Sir Roland Bradell (1947) in his paper on the history of Malaysia found that beads in Sarawak were imported by Sabean traders during the pre-Christian era.

For seat reservations or inquiries, contact Norlailawaty Ismail or Henry Leo Lee Kuang on 082-442000 ext 330 or 251, or email norlaii2@sarawak net.gov.my or henryllk@sarawak net.gov.my.