Andah Anak Lembang

Place: Nangga Sumpa

Born: 1948

Biography:

Andah a/k Lembang, also known as Andah anak Lembang, was born on May 11, 1948 in Nangga Sumpa, Batang Ai, Sarawak, Malaysia. He learned the craft of Iban pottery from his mother, Puan Chandi a/k Lupuh, at the age of 15. He mastered the traditional techniques of his family and developed his own unique designs. He is known for his intricate motifs, including Bunga Segi Empat, Bunga Terung, Bunga Kelawar, Bunga Jaring (Bunga Jala), Bunga Bunut, Bunga Mata, and Bunga Perut Morek (Anak Katak). He has been actively passing on his knowledge to the younger generation and has demonstrated his craft in various places, including Muzium Negeri Sarawak, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Kompleks Kraf Langkawi, and Japan. He was recognized as a master craftsman by the Malaysian government in 2006 through Kraftangan Malaysia.