A coil of copper ring belonging to Sagen’s late grandmother- pic by Meun

I didn’t know that Bidayuh women wore copper rings on their arms and legs as a sign or beauty and status until I saw it for myself in Semban. Our guide Danny did mention it but I never thought much of the rings back then. Now that I have seen them myself, I have to agree that they are most beautiful and in its own way very majestic. The sad thing is that there are only 7 of the women left who are still wearing the rings.

Continue reading Bidayuh women in Semban still wearing copper rings! ; Part IX