SH01 Lesung Batu Belian (Borneo Iron wood)

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Borneo Ironwood or 'Kayu Belian' is a very highly sought-after durable hardwood that is native to the island of Borneo. It takes centuries for a 'beilan' tree to mature. The Murut artisans of Kg.Sikalabaan, Pensiangan would collect these belian driftwood from the rivers to be hand-sculptured into pestles, mortars and also chopping boards.

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗲

To pound or mash cooking ingredients the traditional way.

𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁

Support the artisans' families and their children's education expenses.

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