J23.SW.SL.XXXX.073
Patterns used in traditional textiles are very specific in their meaning and use. The motif on this cushion is called tosso balekoan which represents a niddy-noddy that is used for making skeins of yarn after being spun from cotton.
Each textile is tied, dyed and woven by a single woman from the area known as Karataun in Sulawesi. The solid rust color backing is made from handspun cotton and woven on a backstrap loom in Java and dyed with Ceriops tagal in the Threads of Life Dye Studio.
These cushions would be exquisite on a couch, chair or bed. Each cushion cover comes with an inner lining with zipper so all that is required is for you to add the Dacron and enjoy your handmade pillow.
Front panel ikat on cotton with natural dyes, woven in Sulawesi, 2021. Back panel handspun cotton woven on backstrap loom in Tuban, Java, dyed with Ceriops tagal in the Threads of Life natural dye studio. Size 50 x 31 cm / 19.5 x 12 in. Price per piece.
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We work directly with over 1,200 women in more than 35 groups on 12 Indonesian islands from Kalimantan to Timor.
We empower women’s enterprises and put money directly into women’s hands where it best ensures their households’ welfares.
Our cultural and technical support moves weavers to great pride of ownership, inspiring the extraordinary quality of their work.
Dye plant use perpetuates a sustainable relationship with the land, and helps a community prioritize conservation.