Crisna teaches the traditional craft to Rungus women in nine villages in Kudat and Beluran, Sandakan. She has nearly 200 students under her wing.
Crisna’s love for embroidery began when she was just a young girl, watching her mother and grandmother stitch intricate designs on cloth. Photos: The Star/Sheela Chandran
“Most of these women are homemakers, rubber tappers and farmers. The working women earn about RM400 a month, and it is a challenge for them to make ends meet. So I aim to teach them the skill so they can earn extra income. At the same time, I can keep this skill alive for future generations,” she said.
Crisna teaches the traditional craft to Rungus women in nine villages in Kudat and Beluran, Sandakan. She has nearly 200 students between the ages of 20 and 60 under her wing. The prestigious award is given to people with expert craftsmanship who are essential for restoring and preserving heritage crafts.“I feel honoured and happy with the title. There’s nothing more fulfilling than being recognised as a craftsperson. I feel it is my responsibility to pass on my knowledge and skill to women from my community,” said Crisna, who is from Kampung Lompozou in Kudat.
Crisna’s love for embroidery began when she was just a young girl, watching her mother and grandmother stitch the complex designs on cloth. Often, she marvelled at how she could create such designs with just a needle and thread.
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