A narrow cloth draped across one shoulder, tied as a headdress, or worn as a belt is part of traditional dress for ethnic groups all across Indonesia. Made from ikat or batik, or handwoven with a variety of techniques, these elegant textiles work equally well as scarves and shawls to accent a contemporary style. The pieces shown here include traditional textiles in their original form and pieces colored at Threads of Life's natural dye studio.
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Supporting Women
We work directly with over 1,000 women in more than 35 groups on 12 Indonesian islands from Kalimantan to Timor
Building Livelihoods
We empower women’s enterprises and put money directly into women’s hands where it best ensures their households’ welfares.
Revitalizing Traditions
Our cultural and technical support moves weavers to great pride of ownership, inspiring the extraordinary quality of their work.
Conserving Dye Plant Ecologies
Dye plant use perpetuates a sustainable relationship with the land, and helps a community prioritize conservation.