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What is Gerai OA?
We are a nomadic, volunteer-run stall which sells handicrafts made by the Orang Asal (OA), the indigenous minorities of Malaysia. 100% of the sales monies is returned to the indigenous craftspeople. Gerai OA also sells various books, VCDs and CDs on subjects related to indigenous peoples.
Where is your shop?
We have none, as we are neither a business nor a non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). We have no permanent premise, receive no funding and do not even own a bank account.
Are you a middleman?
No, we only facilitate sales of OA items; we earn no commissions. As Gerai OA only opens when offered rent-free sites and because non-OA volunteers aren’t paid, we can return 100% of the stated price to the craftsperson named on the brown tag.
For the online Gerai OA shop on Elevyn, an additional 15% is added on top of the product price to defray online charges, so that 100% of the product price will be returned to the artisans.
So what are you?
Gerai OA is an ever-changing bunch of volunteers who have been at it since October 2004. Varied ages, ethnic groups, nationalities. But we all believe in helping indigenous communities to help themselves.
Who makes the crafts?
Most of our craftspeople are women and elders from various ethnic minorities including the Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia (Mah Meri, Semai, Semelai, Jakun, Temiar & Temuan), the Orang Ulu of Sarawak (Bidayuh, Eastern Penan, Kenyah & Lun Bawang), and the Anak Negeri of Sabah (Rungus, Bajau & Dusun).
Can we buy directly from the OA?
Yes, we greatly encourage direct trade. Ask us for the relevant business card(s).
why can’t we buy in bulk?
Gerai OA emphasizes product functionality & resource sustainability; the items we help to sell are not mass-produced. Also, many OA now live in degraded or logged-over areas, or nearby plantations; they have limited natural resources.
So while our craftspeople are proud that their products are in great demand, it is just not physically possible to produce more!
Does Gerai OA do anything else?
Gerai OA actively documents, revives & revitalises the indigenous craft heritage of Malaysia. We conduct research, lectures, craft workshops and training sessions throughout Malaysia for & with the OA.
We are a nomadic, volunteer-run stall which sells handicrafts made by the Orang Asal (OA), the indigenous minorities of Malaysia. 100% of the sales monies is returned to the indigenous craftspeople. Gerai OA also sells various books, VCDs and CDs on subjects related to indigenous peoples.
Where is your shop?
We have none, as we are neither a business nor a non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). We have no permanent premise, receive no funding and do not even own a bank account.
Are you a middleman?
No, we only facilitate sales of OA items; we earn no commissions. As Gerai OA only opens when offered rent-free sites and because non-OA volunteers aren’t paid, we can return 100% of the stated price to the craftsperson named on the brown tag.
For the online Gerai OA shop on Elevyn, an additional 15% is added on top of the product price to defray online charges, so that 100% of the product price will be returned to the artisans.
So what are you?
Gerai OA is an ever-changing bunch of volunteers who have been at it since October 2004. Varied ages, ethnic groups, nationalities. But we all believe in helping indigenous communities to help themselves.
Who makes the crafts?
Most of our craftspeople are women and elders from various ethnic minorities including the Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia (Mah Meri, Semai, Semelai, Jakun, Temiar & Temuan), the Orang Ulu of Sarawak (Bidayuh, Eastern Penan, Kenyah & Lun Bawang), and the Anak Negeri of Sabah (Rungus, Bajau & Dusun).
Can we buy directly from the OA?
Yes, we greatly encourage direct trade. Ask us for the relevant business card(s).
why can’t we buy in bulk?
Gerai OA emphasizes product functionality & resource sustainability; the items we help to sell are not mass-produced. Also, many OA now live in degraded or logged-over areas, or nearby plantations; they have limited natural resources.
So while our craftspeople are proud that their products are in great demand, it is just not physically possible to produce more!
Does Gerai OA do anything else?
Gerai OA actively documents, revives & revitalises the indigenous craft heritage of Malaysia. We conduct research, lectures, craft workshops and training sessions throughout Malaysia for & with the OA.