Sarawak Handicraft Centre Many thanks and deep appreciation to the state government for giving the historical Round Tower to Sarawak Craft Council (SCC) to showcase Sarawak handicraft products.
The Round Tower was one of the first buildings to be constructed of brick after the disastrous fire that destroyed most of the neighbouring wooden shophouses in Kuching in 1884. It was initially used as a government dispensary and later housed various government departments.
The first floor will be used as administrative office and the ground floor will be used as showroom. Also, at the ground floor craftsmen will be invited to demonstrate the many type of handicrafts produced by craftsmen of Sarawak.
The Round Tower provides the bird view of the handicrafts produced in Sarawak. Visitors could see live demonstration of various weavings - pua kumbu, basketry and mat making from bemban and rattan, wood carving and bead working.
The Sarawak handicraft centre was officially opened by Sarawak Tourism Minister, The Honourable Dato Sri Abang Hj. Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Abang Hj. Openg, on 19 June 2004.
We have a wide variety of products starting from various furniture, Bamboo Crafts to Wood Crafts, including other native hand-crafted products.