Traditional Costumes of Sabah Author : Rita Lasimbang Classes : History & Culture Price : US$ 15.00 Availability : Pages : 115 Dimensions : 216. 153. 10 mm ISBN : 983-812-013-8 Code : 99003

INTRODUCTION An Introduction to the Traditional Costumes of Sabah documents the costume heritage of seven of Sabah' s indigenous groups, namely the Bajau, the Dusun Tindal, the Lotud, the Papar Kadazan, the Penampang Kadazan, the Murut and the Rungus. Why only seven, you may ask. Firstly, because the seven groups are some of the State's most well-known and popular. Secondly, because, so far, the costume heritage of these seven groups are being exhibited in the Sabah Museum. The book is presented simply, and the reader can browse through it quite easily, It is an important introduction to the costume heritage of Sabah, illustrating one of its most colourful cultural aspects.