16/08/2026
204 DELEGATES. 13 COUNTRIES & REGIONS. 19 ARTISAN COMMUNITIES. ONE BORNEO, INTERWOVEN.
From Sarawak, Sabah and across Southeast Asia and beyond, Borneo Interwoven 2026 brought together makers, weavers, designers, researchers and cultural practitioners in a shared celebration of living heritage.
🌏 204 delegates
🧵 19 artisan communities
🌍 13 countries & regions represented
🇲🇾 Sarawak, Sabah & West Malaysia
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇻🇳 Vietnam
🇱🇦 Laos
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇳🇿 Aotearoa New Zealand
🇹🇼 Taiwan
🇵🇭 Philippines
🇫🇷 France
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇪🇸 Spain
More than a gathering, Borneo Interwoven was a meeting of hands, knowledge and stories; connecting communities through craft, culture and the living traditions that continued to shape our region.
Thank you to everyone who supported this meaningful gathering. To the Tuai Rumah and the community of Rumah Panjang Penom, for your generosity and your patience with us in your own home. To our trainers and workshop leads WARLAMI and Colours of Indonesia, for the skill and the care you brought to every session. To our speakers and panellists, for the depth you brought to the conversations. To our sponsors and partners - JKKK Rumah Penom, BE Sarawak, Jabatan Pembangunan Wanita, Maybank Foundation, Sarawak Energy Berhad, Sarawak Craft Council; for believing this event was worth backing. To every participant, for your trust, your curiosity, and your open hearts.
We truly enjoyed birthing this project and look forward to great things emerging hereafter.