Design Pdf — Basic Iban

tattoo tells a story? Iban design is more than just decoration—it is a spiritual language rooted in the heart of Borneo. 🇰🇵

The Building Blocks: The "Aso" and the Diamond

If you were to open a PDF guide on Basic Iban Design, the first technical chapter would focus on the two foundational geometric shapes used in all Pua Kumbu (traditional blankets) and weaving: Basic Iban Design Pdf

• Dualism governs placement (paired motifs).
• Abstraction rather than realism.
• Triadic color system (red, black, white).
• Horizontal tripartite composition (upper/middle/lower).
• No isolated motifs – everything connects via the ensumbar (life thread).

PDF Page 2: The Weaving Grid

• Size: A3 (folded to A4)
• Content: Graph paper background (10x10mm). One half of a Naga body drawn in black. The user mirrors the second half.
• Color key: Red = warp thread, Black = weft thread.