Collaboration Blog

Weaving Legacies in
Desa Rumbih

A Collaboration with Desa Rumbih Women

Collaboration Blog

Weaving Legacies in Desa Rumbih

A Collaboration with Desa Rumbih Women

Collaboration Blog

Weaving Legacies
in Desa Rumbih

A Collaboration with Desa Rumbih Women

The Core of Dayak Culture

In the heart of Borneo, the Dayak women of Desa Rumbih have upheld the art of weaving for generations. This cultural practice, inherited from their ancestors, is more than just a pastime; it is an integral part of their daily lives and heritage.

The Core of Dayak Culture

In the heart of Borneo, the Dayak women of Desa Rumbih have upheld the art of weaving for generations. This cultural practice, inherited from their ancestors, is more than just a pastime; it is an integral part of their daily lives and heritage.

A close-up view of our local partner, Ibu Miah, weaving cultural patterns in the art of anyaman

Threads of Traditions

Threads of Tradition

A close-up view of our local partner, Ibu Miah, weaving
cultural patterns in the art of anyaman

Threads of Tradition

A close-up view of our local partner, Ibu Miah, weaving
cultural patterns in the art of anyaman

Threads of Traditions

A close-up view of our local partner, Ibu Miah, weaving cultural patterns in the art of anyaman

Threads of Tradition

A close-up view of our local partner, Ibu Miah, weaving
cultural patterns in the art of anyaman

Threads of Tradition

A close-up view of our local partner, Ibu Miah, weaving
cultural patterns in the art of anyaman

Biodegradable planting pods woven by the local women of Desa Rumbih, embracing sustainability while empowering communities.

Woven Solutions

Woven Solutions

Biodegradable planting pods woven by the local women of
Desa Rumbih, embracing sustainability while empowering communities.

Woven Solutions

Biodegradable planting pods woven by the local women of
Desa Rumbih, embracing sustainability while empowering communities.

Decorated with motifs reflecting the natural world, weaving is used to produce essential household items, such as Takin (bags for carrying unmilled rice and vegetables), Pansai (fish traps), and the traditional Dayak Tanggui hat.

Decorated with motifs reflecting the natural world, weaving is used to produce essential household items, such as Takin (bags for carrying unmilled rice and vegetables), Pansai (fish traps), and the traditional Dayak Tanggui hat.

Handcrafted by the women of Desa Rumbih, the GAIA at DAWN Nyaman Bags celebrates our artisans’ unique styles and history. Home to your everyday essentials, each bag is made from bamboo sourced directly from the forest.

Handcrafted by the women of Desa Rumbih, the GAIA at DAWN Nyaman Bags celebrates our artisans’ unique styles and history. Home to your everyday essentials, each bag is made from bamboo sourced directly from the forest.



Biodegradable planting pods woven by the local women of Desa Rumbih, embracing sustainability while empowering communities.

Woven Solutions

Woven Solutions

Biodegradable planting pods woven by the local women of
Desa Rumbih, embracing sustainability while empowering communities.

Woven Solutions

Biodegradable planting pods woven by the local women of
Desa Rumbih, embracing sustainability while empowering communities.

From the Land, For the Land


On our mission to remove carbon emissions through preserving and regenerating rainforests, Bumiterra and GAIA at DAWN secures a greener future for all by empowering West Kalimantan communities like Desa Rumbih.

From the Land, For the Land


On our mission to remove carbon emissions through preserving and regenerating rainforests, Bumiterra and GAIA at DAWN secures a greener future for all by empowering West Kalimantan communities like Desa Rumbih.

With Bumiterra uplifting individual lives through community-powered and nature-based carbon removal solutions, GAIA at DAWN connects localized acts of climate hope in Desa Rumbih to the rest of the world through sustainable homeware and accessories.

With Bumiterra uplifting individual lives through community-powered and nature-based carbon removal solutions, GAIA at DAWN connects localized acts of climate hope in Desa Rumbih to the rest of the world through sustainable homeware and accessories.

Generations of Desa Rumbih

Dedicated to protecting their environment and culture, generations of
Desa Rumbih gather to hone their skills in nurturing their land for
more generations to come.

Generations of Desa Rumbih

Dedicated to protecting their environment and culture, generations of
Desa Rumbih gather to hone their skills in nurturing their land for
more generations to come.

Generations of Desa Rumbih

Dedicated to protecting their environment and culture, generations of Desa Rumbih gather to hone their skills in nurturing their land for more generations to come.


With every bag personally sourced, designed and handmade by our ibu-ibu, each Nyaman Bag is a testament to the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the women of Desa Rumbih-- a community centered collaboration with the land, for the land.

With every bag personally sourced, designed and handmade by our ibu-ibu, each Nyaman Bag is a testament to the resourcefulness and ingenuity of the women of Desa Rumbih-- a community centered collaboration with the land, for the land.

The Enduring Legacy of Dayak Woven Craft

Weaving has significantly impacted the lives of the Dayak women of Desa Rumbih. What began as a way to occupy free time and produce household necessities has evolved into a cherished tradition passed down through generations.

The Enduring Legacy of Dayak Woven Craft

Weaving has significantly impacted the lives of the Dayak women of Desa Rumbih. What began as a way to occupy free time and produce household necessities has evolved into a cherished tradition passed down through generations.

Within each bag lies a testament to creativity and cultural identity, and through their artistry, these women not only preserve their heritage but also foster a sense of community and pride in their shared history and brighter future.

Dive deeper into our collaborator's world

Dive deeper into our collaborator's world

Within each bag lies a testament to creativity and cultural identity, and through their artistry, these women not only preserve their heritage but also foster a sense of community and pride in their shared history and brighter future.

Generations of Desa Rumbih

Dedicated to protecting their environment and culture, generations of
Desa Rumbih gather to hone their skills in nurturing their land for
more generations to come.

Generations of Desa Rumbih

Dedicated to protecting their environment and culture, generations of
Desa Rumbih gather to hone their skills in nurturing their land for
more generations to come.

Generations of Desa Rumbih

Dedicated to protecting their environment and culture, generations of Desa Rumbih gather to hone their skills in nurturing their land for more generations to come.


Dive deeper into our collaborator's world

Dive deeper into our collaborator's world

Within each bag lies a testament to creativity and cultural identity, and through their artistry, these women not only preserve their heritage but also foster a sense of community and pride in their shared history and brighter future.

Threads of Tradition


A close-up view of our local partner, Ibu Miah, weaving
cultural patterns in the art of anyaman

Dive deeper into our collaborator's world

Choose Nature, Always.

Climate action is best cultivated together.
Nature calls, will you answer?

Nature-first homeware curated to preserve Indonesian ecologies and uplift local communities by Bumiterra

© 2024 GAIA at DAWN. All rights reserved.

Choose Nature, Always.

Climate action is best cultivated together.
Nature calls, will you answer?

Nature-first homeware curated to preserve Indonesian ecologies and uplift local communities by Bumiterra

© 2024 GAIA at DAWN. All rights reserved.

Choose Nature, Always.

Climate action is best cultivated together.
Nature calls, will you answer?

Nature-first homeware curated to preserve Indonesian ecologies and uplift local communities by Bumiterra

© 2024 GAIA at DAWN. All rights reserved.