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Art & Culture 3 months ago

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Perspectives On… Weaving Threads traces ancestral roots, colonial history

Through ikat, batik and experimental dyeing techniques, a Dutch artist with Indonesian ties explores identity, inheritance and the lingering imprint of colonial histories.

National 5 years ago

As crops fail, Indonesia's Sumba seeks lifeline in weaving, fishing

On Indonesia's Sumba island, the motifs displayed on traditional textiles produced by its weavers often depict animals, including the area's famed Sandalwood breed of horses.

Books 6 years ago

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Looking stylish and spot-on in Indonesian ‘wastra’

The recognition of batik as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity on Oct. 1, 2009, which also marked National Batik Day, has expanded the market for the traditional cloth as Indonesians now wear batik shirts or dresses, or even kebaya, to work.

News 6 years ago

Garuda Indonesia unveils thematic uniform by Didiet Maulana

The uniforms will be used for special flights called, with the first flight departing from Jakarta for Bali on Wednesday morning.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

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Ikat artisans work together to save world heritage

Artisans take measures to make the ancient art of ikat weaving and its products younger and more sustainable.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

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New documentary highlights Sumba women's hopes and challenges

Prominent director Lasja F. Susatyo sheds light on the struggles and dreams of women in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, in her two-part documentary.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Telling stories of Indonesian fabrics for internet-savvy generation

Fabrics, like most historical silent artifacts that Indonesian hands make, bear witness to stories told by their weavers — from grandmothers to their daughters.

Destinations 9 years ago

Exploring Flores heritage of weaving 'tenun ikat'

It’s enchanting to learn about the people of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara and their traditional woven fabric. When you visit the island, you will see people wearing tenun ikat throughout the region.

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