Above are the Sarawak Potteries in my collection. It is
a work of art of the Sarawakian. Unique and only could be found in
that state. No other states in Malaysia
produce such craft. For it uniqueness folks who visited Sarawak
would surely come back with at least one as souvenir. I fell in love with it
when I visited Sarawak for the first time in
the early seventies and always came back with a few pieces. And when I was
working in Sarawak from mid 1986 to 1989 I
visited many workshops in and around Kuching as well in Sibu where the make
this wonderful works of art. Along the years I bought many good potteries
and it now graces my home, a collection that I would not part with. To me it is
priceless now. Such a beauty well crafted with design of the local culture depicted
on each one of it. Since it is handmade I do not believe there are two of a kind, thus making each a unique piece indeed. It is sort of a collector's item
to be treasured and enjoyed.
Have a nice day.
Excelllent!
ReplyDeleteWould u be able to share some tips how to pick a good Sarawak pottery?
A thing of beauty is a joy forever!
ReplyDeleteMichael, thanks for the visit and the good words.
ReplyDeleteWell I do not have a formula on of how to buy a good pottery. What little I know is that one must have an eye for things of beauty and have a love for things Arts.
Most pottery looks the same. To me the imperfectness among the one that look the same is what makes it a work of art. In pottery look for the workmanship. If it is made with love, it shows on the finished product.
Price should be secondary when looking for a good piece. If after looking at it you like the piece buy it even if the price is on the high side.
I believe once it is placed in harmony with the other items in the house it would look better and that would surely make you happy.
Have a nice day.
Elaine, thanks for the visit and sharing your thoughts on the subject of this posting.
ReplyDeleteYes agreed. A things of beauty is a joy forever.
Have a nice day.
Thanks, Pak Idrus
ReplyDeleteArticulated like a true connoissuer :-)
Michael, thanks for the good words.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day. Take care.