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Review Author: Dorothy
Review Date: 27 Nov 2025
Review Body: Amazing!! It is really helpful and give information by open the website and pages to tell everyone what they do contribute with all the handicraft. They do offer the class to those interest to learn the handicraft making process. Tanoti House do sale the handicraft beside joint the world competition for creative designer to show their talents to the world. Tanoti House also used their place to display all the handicraft and give study / advice to the public. Very useful to those in research of the heritage by talents or any what's being did or do in the pass or in present time. But business is still a business, not only gains the profit but the acknowledge to us and everybody who loved the heritage and the creative designer as a platform to help themselves and everybody.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Kiat Siong
Review Date: 27 Nov 2025
Review Body: Now I understand why a piece of traditional hand-weaved silk can cost as much as RM80k. The deaign has to be weaved into the fabric thread by thread, all by hand without any electrical powered machinery. And it can takes a master weaver more than a year to complete. Weaving is beyond creating something practical, it's an artform and also a living artifact that speaks of our rich culture.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Abinash
Review Date: 27 Nov 2025
Review Body: Ms. Umang provided an excellent tour and explanation of the weaving techniques used by the artisans. I was captivated by their culture and would love to visit again if I return to Kuching, Sarawak with my friends to show a glimpse of Sarawakians culture 🤗
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Abinash
Review Date: 27 Nov 2025
Review Body: Ms. Umang provided an excellent tour and explanation of the weaving techniques used by the artisans. I was captivated by their culture and would love to visit again if I return to Kuching, Sarawak with my friends to show a glimpse of Sarawakians culture 🤗
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Patsy
Review Date: 27 Nov 2025
Review Body: You can visit the workshop and see the team of weavers in action. There is also a shop which sells Tanoti products, from handwoven silk scarves to rattan hairbands. A modern take on a traditional craft.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Kim
Review Date: 14 Aug 2026
Review Body: It was so much fun learning to weave. The artisan crafts are beautifully done. We would definitely recommend Tanoti House!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Bob Klass and Katy Globus
Review Date: 26 Aug 2026
Review Body: The craftswomen/teachers were wonderful. This is a very pleasant and interesting experience. Thank you!!!
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Tez
Review Date: 27 Nov 2025
Review Body: Authentic. Also a worthy cause to help the indigenous community.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Yan cheng
Review Date: 04 Sep 2026
Review Body: Extremely good experience with Pak Mahli. Showed us the various aspects of his operation and we got to taste more things than expected. Few things can beat this. Bought back some gula apong too.
Review rating: 5
Review Author: Catherine Globus
Review Date: 27 Aug 2026
Review Body: The sugar palm trip was great. Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. And the folks at the palm plantation were wonderful. Thank you all!!!
Review rating: 5

Itinerary

Itinerary Day 1
Itinerary Summary: Craft house visit and hands-on weaving session with local artisan
Itinerary Description: Visit the craft house to see weaving artisans at work and explore handwoven items while learning about the social enterprise's mission. Participate in a 2-hour weaving session guided by a local craft artisan.
Headdress-clad artisan stitching threads on a white loom at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching, Sarawak
Handweaving on traditional wooden looms at Tanoti Crafts’ Kuching atelier, practising indigenous textile craft
Weaving on a wooden loom at Tanoti House craft atelier in Kuching, Sarawak, with threads and woven samples on the table
Woven textile swatches on wall-mounted frames at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching’s craft atelier
Woman weaving on a handloom inside a bright Tanoti Crafts atelier in Kuching, with more looms and weavers in rows
Framed woven artwork on cork at Tanoti Crafts in Kuching, displaying a blue-and-white rainforest-style weave pattern
Weaver in a yellow headscarf crafting on a loom at Tanoti Crafts workshop in Kuching, Sarawak, with students working nearby
Headdress-clad artisan stitching threads on a white loom at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching, Sarawak
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Headdress-clad artisan stitching threads on a white loom at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching, Sarawak
Handweaving on traditional wooden looms at Tanoti Crafts’ Kuching atelier, practising indigenous textile craft
Weaving on a wooden loom at Tanoti House craft atelier in Kuching, Sarawak, with threads and woven samples on the table
Woven textile swatches on wall-mounted frames at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching’s craft atelier
Headdress-clad artisan stitching threads on a white loom at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching, Sarawak
Handweaving on traditional wooden looms at Tanoti Crafts’ Kuching atelier, practising indigenous textile craft
Weaving on a wooden loom at Tanoti House craft atelier in Kuching, Sarawak, with threads and woven samples on the table
Woven textile swatches on wall-mounted frames at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching’s craft atelier
Woman weaving on a handloom inside a bright Tanoti Crafts atelier in Kuching, with more looms and weavers in rows
Framed woven artwork on cork at Tanoti Crafts in Kuching, displaying a blue-and-white rainforest-style weave pattern
Weaver in a yellow headscarf crafting on a loom at Tanoti Crafts workshop in Kuching, Sarawak, with students working nearby
Group of women in headscarves posing with woven textiles and handlooms after a Tanoti Crafts workshop in Kuching
Handwoven strip pattern on a loom during a Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching, Sarawak, with artisans at work
Close-up of hands weaving narrow strips into a colourful textile during a Tanoti Crafts session in Kuching
Wooden weaving looms lined up inside Tanoti Crafts’ Kuching atelier, set for traditional textile weaving
Smiling artisan holding a small woven panel at Tanoti Crafts’ Kuching workshop, with textiles and garments in the background
A weaver threading a wooden handloom in the studio at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching, Sarawak
Participants organising weaving pattern samples and tools on a table during Tanoti Crafts’ handcraft workshop in Kuching
Close-up of a green-and-white weaving panel on a loom frame at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching’s craft atelier
Two workshop weavers learning to stitch on a handloom at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching craft atelier
Children holding woven textile sample squares at a Tanoti Crafts workshop table in Kuching, learning indigenous weaving techniques

Borneo’s Oldest Craft | Weaving with Indigenous Artisans

Learn the craft that shaped life in Borneo
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Group size
Up to 5 guests
DURATION
2 hours
Booking type
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At location
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Up to 5 guests
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If you want to understand Borneo culture, start with weaving
If you really want to understand indigenous culture in Borneo, it starts with weaving.Before colonial times, life happened on a mat — this is where families gathered, meals were shared, and decisions were made. Weaving isn’t just craft here, it’s part of daily life, and it carries these stories and traditions.In this 2-hour session, you’ll learn basketry or songket directly from indigenous weavers, many from rural villages. You’ll first see them at work, then try it yourself. These skills are slowly disappearing as younger generations move on. By being here, you’re helping to support the artisans keeping this tradition alive — because when weaving is lost, so are the stories and culture it holds. This is a small experience, but an important one. It will give you a deeper understanding of Borneo than most tours.What to ExpectLearn directly from indigenous weaversChoose basketry or songket weavingCreate your own small pieceSee how weaving is done traditionallySmall, hands-on and easy to followGood to KnowYou can reach the craft house easily by Grab from Kuching cityNo prior experience is required—the weavers guide you step by stepChoose only one workshop per session: basketry or songket weavingAll materials are provided, and you take your mini creation homeYour participation directly supports rural women and helps sustain traditional crafts

Experience highlights

Weaver in a yellow headscarf working at a loom during a Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching, Borneo
Learn from indigenous artisans
Indigenous artisan seated at a worktable embroidering textile designs at Tanoti House craft atelier in Kuching, Sarawak
Try a craft that’s disappearing
Weaving on a wooden loom at Tanoti House craft atelier in Kuching, Sarawak, with threads and woven samples on the table
Only place to find live artisans at work
Weavers working at multiple orange-framed looms in Tanoti Crafts weaving studio, with threads laid out in Kuching
Support rural women artisans
Woven textile swatches on wall-mounted frames at Tanoti Crafts weaving workshop in Kuching’s craft atelier
Create your own handmade piece

What You’ll be Doing

Craft house visit and hands-on weaving session with local artisan
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What’s Included

Tour of the craft house
Choice of one guided weaving experience: Basketry Weaving or Songket Weaving (2 hours)
All materials provided for the selected weaving experience

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Women-led Wonder

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Start Point

Meet-up at Tanoti House(Tanoti House, Jalan Tabuan, Malaysia)
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  • End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

Daily
10:00AM - 12:00PM
02:30PM - 04:30PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

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    Cancel 3 days before activity for a full refund

  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.

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  • Come curious and open
  • Drinking water
  • Light backpack for personal belongings
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Tanoti House is a Sarawak-based craft atelier that brings together tradition, community, and purpose. The team works closely with over 600 artisans—many of them indigenous women—across villages in Sarawak and Sabah, helping to keep traditional weaving and beadwork alive. Tanoti doesn’t just produce beautiful handmade pieces; it also runs workshops, organises cultural events, and provides practical support like humanitarian aid and mask-making during tough times. Jacqueline’s approach is hands-on and thoughtful, always focusing on the people behind the craft. Through Tanoti, she’s created a space where heritage skills are respected, and communities are genuinely supported.
Experience: 14 years
Speaks: Basic English, Fluent English, Bahasa
Acceptance rate: 83%
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