Jan 5, 2024 · Atum explains that the vest, called “babaru puputul” in the Murut language, is part of the traditional Murut costume worn by men, which includes a loincloth and a headdress decorated with Argus pheasant feathers.

Nov 29, 2023 · Explaining the cultural significance of the vest, village elder Ansapi Pawan, 80, said it used to be worn as ceremonial clothing by Murut warriors returning home to celebrate a victory in...

May 26, 2020 · Murut has over 15 ethnic groups, and Murut Tagol is the most skillful for their weave work. Murut women wear black, sleeveless blouse and a long, black skirt decorated with colourful beads motifs of daily objects such as flowers, insects, animals and ferns.

The Murut traditional outfit for men is comprising of a jacket along with a headdress that is decorated with the Argus pheasant feathers, and also a loincloth. “Babaru puputul” is a bark vest and the “Aba puputul” is a two metres long loincloth.

An age-old tradition passed down from one generation to another, the making of the babaru puputul vest is taken seriously in Murut communities. Story...

Nov 29, 2023 · 105 Likes, TikTok video from Free Malaysia Today (@freemalaysiatoday): “Get To Know: Murut traditional vest-making An age-old tradition passed down from one generation to another, the making of the babaru puputul vest is taken seriously in Murut communities. Story by: Noel Wong Shot by: Muhaimin Marwan Presented & edited by: Selven Razz #FMTLifestyle #GetToKnow #Murut #Vest #Sabah # ...

The vest is made from the inner bark of the puputul tree, which takes around 10 years to grow to the size needed, before the bark can be harvested to make the vest. “Traditionally, it was worn by Murut warriors for special occasions, like celebrating a victory in battle or when there are visitors,” shares Atum, who learned Murut stories and ...

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Nov 29, 2023 · Age-old tradition of making Murut warriors’ vests lives on The babaru puputul is often regarded as a sacred ceremonial garment and is made from the bark of a tree. Noel Wong @ FMT Lifestyle -

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