Hajah Pandian Binti Sulaiman: Siambitan Weaving Master Craftsmen – 2006
Hajah Pandian Binti Sulaiman: Siambitan Weaving Master Craftsmen – 2006;Hajah Pandian Binti Sulaiman
Place: Kampung Rampayan Laut
Born: 1950
Biography:
Hajah Pandian Binti Sulaiman, also known as Hajjah Pandian, is a master weaver from the Iranun community in Sabah, Malaysia. She was born in 1950 in Kampung Rampayan Laut, Kota Belud, and learned to weave from her mother and grandmother at a young age. Hajah Pandian is known for her expertise in the traditional Siambitan weaving technique, which is unique to the Iranun community. She has been weaving for over 50 years and has passed on her knowledge to many young weavers in her community. Hajah Pandian's work has been recognized both locally and internationally, and she has received several awards for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional weaving in Sabah. In 2019, she was honored with the title of 'Siambitan Weaving Master Craftsman' by the Sabah Handicrafts Development Corporation.
