Hello from BorneoCraft!
We’re here to bring Bornean craft, accessories and heritage to life — and spark real community and environmental impact with every piece you bring home.
Run by a local NGO - Hopes Malaysia’s (www.hopesmalaysia.com) with 10 years of grassroots community work, we’re now taking our mission a step further by turning Borneo’s handcrafted accessories, art, and cultural fashion into opportunities for young creatives, rural women, and families.
And the best part? Every cent you spend goes straight back to the ground — supporting rural water projects, sustainable farming, and long-term livelihoods across Sabah — feel good shopping at its best!
From Sabah to the world, we’re sharing BorneoCraft’s beautiful creations — and doing our best to turn each purchase into meaningful, long-lasting impact for the communities we support.
The Gelang Kinoring bracelet is a testament to the Dusun tribe’s deep connection to their land and culture. Crafted from eco-conscious brass, its intricate spiral patterns are inspired by ancient motifs that represent unity, resilience, and harmony with nature.
Traditionally, brass adornments like this were cherished as symbols of wealth and social standing, but they also carry spiritual significance, offering protection to the wearer.
Lightweight yet sturdy, the Gelang Kinoring seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary elegance, making it an ideal accessory for those who celebrate heritage with every wear.
From Idea to Reality — Peek Into How We Craft the Good Stuff
Every creation begins with a spark in our craft studio — a concept, a mood, a story from Borneo. Indigenous elements are woven in, fashion details refined, sustainable materials selected, colours tested, and every curve carved, knotted, and shaped entirely by hand.
Our small team pours hours (sometimes days!) into each piece, fine-tuning every detail for beauty, practicality, and real artistry. Everything is handmade by us, crafted in tiny limited batches, and grounded in sustainable choices. Each final creation carries Indigenous spirit, modern fashion energy, and the heart of BorneoCraft — becoming even more meaningful when it finally reaches you.
Curious how it all comes together? Trust us — the making process is just as charming as the final piece you fall in love with.
1. You’re Wearing a Borneo Artistry Cultural Story, Not Just a Product
Every piece begins with an artistic Borneo story — inspired by the 40+ Indigenous groups across Borneo, each with its own motifs, symbols, meanings, and cultural heritage.
We responsibly design and handcraft everything ourselves, blending these Borneo Indigenous elements with sustainable materials and a stylish fashion twist. Every piece is treated as wearable art — a way to connect BorneoCraft with people around the world.
When you wear our piece, it’s not just about looking better — you’re helping preserve a fading piece of Borneo’s living cultural story and heritage, with style.
2. Your Purchase Helps People, Not Just Profits
BorneoCraft is run by the team behind local NGO - Hopes Malaysia, which means we don’t treat profit the usual way.
Instead of maximising earnings, we maximise impact and sustainability — sustaining our community work, supporting creative talent, documenting Indigenous heritage and motifs, and keeping a meaningful ecosystem alive for everyone involved.
When you shop with us, you’re not just bringing home something beautiful - you’re helping real people and the local communities grow through this impactful philosophy.
3. You Help Rural Women Earn With Their Hands
Many of our pieces are co-crafted with rural women we personally train.
They learn new skills, join our creation process, and earn meaningful income from every piece you support — especially through corporate gifts, custom designs, and bulk orders.
The more you shop, the more opportunities these women have to support their families, send their children to school, and fight poverty with their own hands — where true self-sustainability begins.
1. You’re Wearing a Borneo Artistry Cultural Story, Not Just a Product
Every piece begins with an artistic Borneo story — inspired by the 40+ Indigenous groups across Borneo, each with its own motifs, symbols, meanings, and cultural heritage.
We responsibly design and handcraft everything ourselves, blending these Borneo Indigenous elements with sustainable materials and a stylish fashion twist. Every piece is treated as wearable art — a way to connect BorneoCraft with people around the world.
When you wear our piece, it’s not just about looking better — you’re helping preserve a fading piece of Borneo’s living cultural story and heritage, with style.
2. Your Purchase Helps People, Not Just Profits
BorneoCraft is run by the team behind local NGO - Hopes Malaysia, which means we don’t treat profit the usual way.
Instead of maximising earnings, we maximise impact and sustainability — sustaining our community work, supporting creative talent, documenting Indigenous heritage and motifs, and keeping a meaningful ecosystem alive for everyone involved.
When you shop with us, you’re not just bringing home something beautiful - you’re helping real people and the local communities grow through this impactful philosophy.
3. You Help Rural Women Earn With Their Hands
Many of our pieces are co-crafted with rural women we personally train.
They learn new skills, join our creation process, and earn meaningful income from every piece you support — especially through corporate gifts, custom designs, and bulk orders.
The more you shop, the more opportunities these women have to support their families, send their children to school, and fight poverty with their own hands — where true self-sustainability begins.
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