Talk about talent that’s out of this world.
How many of us had first confronted the artists inside us by bringing a highlighter to the faces of our plastic figurines? We would deface proudly, all in the name of art and customization.
But this East Malaysian kicked our childhood escapades up a notch or two – Wesley Anak Juntan who also goes by the moniker of Wesley Hilton makes the most intricate and incredible Bornean Barbie dolls.
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Pursuant to the implementation of the MCO, Hilton utilized the ample of free time he found on his hands to craft these beauties.
Hilton’s full-time job as a flight attendant ground to a halt when the novel coronavirus broke out. As planes were grounded and nations were put under lockdown, the Sibu native pressed play on his hobby of customizing Barbie dolls, a hobby that had surfaced in 2017.
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“I have so much passion towards Borneo culture and its heritage, especially for my tribe, Iban. I have always loved all of the beautiful costumes and how intricate they are. Borneo has a lot of tribes and every tribe has its own specific costume. Therefore, I thought if I could make it to Barbie size, that would be amazing,” Hilton gushed in an interview with Rojak Daily
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“Someone once told me that my dolls are a good example of how to teach the younger generation about our culture and the importance of preserving them. takes two to three days to complete one look and it’s very hard considering the size of the doll and the accessories I have to create. It involves a lot of hardware, sewing, beading, painting, and all kinds of arts and crafts you can imagine,” Hilton went on to explain.
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Hilton’s customized Barbie dolls come with price tags ranging from RM350 to RM650.
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