Hidden Gems in East Kalimantan: The Crafts of West Kutai, Malinau, Nunukan

Document the exquisite material culture, indigenous design languages, and ancestral artistic traditions of Borneo through Hidden Gems in East Kalimantan: The Crafts of West Kutai, Malinau, Nunukan, an authoritative kependidikan ethnographic art catalog compiled by the National Craft Council (DEKRANAS). Meticulously structured into a highly scannable, region-by-region visual layout, this cultural textbook serves as an essential preservation blueprint for Indonesian heritage. The text illuminates the rich tapestry of Dayak craft traditions—detailing the intricate geometry of Ulap Doyo woven textiles, complex rattan basketry (Anjat), traditional beadwork, and sacred woodcarvings native to these border regions. By deploying a cross-disciplinary pedagogical blueprint that bridges cultural anthropology, regional economic development, ethnic design arts, and eco-tourism, this enrichment volume acts as an exceptional reference resource, studio inspiration manual, and library textbook for art teachers, school librarians, secondary school students (SMP/SMA), and textile researchers.