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Featured this month:
The Seductive Warp Thread: An Evolutionary History of Ibanic Weaving
Author: Michael Heppell.
Heppell’s book explores the history and cultural significance of weaving among the Ibanic peoples of Borneo. Order here.
Browse other publications in our Material Culture Series.
Kelabit Bamboo Band, 2017
Photo courtesy of Valerie Mashman
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Rungus Momogon Women in Mattunggong
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We are excited to share that Borneo Research Bulletin, Vol 55 (2025 issue) is available and being prepared for distributing to current BRC members and BRB subscribers. Please contact brc@borneoresearchcouncil.org with questions.
The Borneo Research Council is happy to announce that Rajindra K. Puri and Bernard Sellato have agreed to lead an Editorial Board for the Borneo Research Bulletin.
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