{"title":"Textiles","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIndonesia's textiles are the heart of what Threads of Life does and our work is about the ancestral worldview of Indonesia's indigenous weavers. This worldview is embodied in and transmitted through the textiles within these traditions, through the ways in which these are made, through the rituals in which they are used, and through the oral traditions associated with each of these. The most complex natural-dyed textiles have the highest ceremonial value and the deepest links to myth and meaning, and it is the production of these pieces that we support.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-007","title":"Popcorn as Essential Food","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Known as tais maruka, this textile is a three-part tubular skirt worn by young women during traditional ceremonies in the Malaka regency of Timor. The primary motif is called pean babof, which means popped corn. A staple food in these hot, dry areas, several types of heirloom corn seed are planted before each rainy season. The motif serves as a reminder of the importance of this food source.\\n\\nThe deep rust-red is typical of textiles from this region, and achieving it requires mastery of the time consuming red dye and mordanting techniques. The threads are repeatedly dyed up to 30 times to achieve this rich classic colour.\\n\\nThis cloth would be ideal as a wall hanging or bed throw. \\n\\nInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\\n\\nWarp ikat, supplementary warp patterning, three panels stitched together and sewn as a tube, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Malaka, Timor, 2020. Size 130 x 62 cm \/ 51 x 24.5 in\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":7037,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"9\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\"}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnown as \u003cem\u003etais maruka\u003c\/em\u003e, this textile is a three-part tubular skirt worn by young women during traditional ceremonies in the Malaka regency of Timor. The primary motif is called \u003cem\u003epean babof\u003c\/em\u003e, which means popped corn. A staple food in these hot, dry areas, several types of heirloom corn seed are planted before each rainy season. The motif serves as a reminder of the importance of this food source.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe deep rust-red is typical of textiles from this region, and achieving it requires mastery of the time consuming red dye and mordanting techniques. The threads are repeatedly dyed up to 30 times to achieve this rich classic colour.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis cloth would be ideal as a wall hanging or bed throw. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, supplementary warp patterning, three panels stitched together and sewn as a tube, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Malaka, Timor, 2020. Size 130 x 62 cm \/ 51 x 24.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":42574792950016,"sku":"T01.TM.PT.TMDM.470","price":6022865.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/products\/timor-textile-tais-maruka-popcorn-as-essential-food-t01tmpttmdm470-p01.jpg?v=1675649712"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-flores-lembata-019","title":"Memory of Origins","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Lawo Mangga is a three-part textile sewn into a tube worn by a woman of the Lio-Ende ethnic group. This is composed of bands of white ikat motifs on a blue-black background positioned in the center portion of the texitle. The prominent bands of solid blue-black appear on the head and foot ends.\\n\\nThe ikat motif on this textile pea is said to be the name of the first person who was inspired to make this motif. The motif is believed to have been inspired by tradecloths from India. The process to make the colours on this textile require months of time consuming focus using traditional recipes. The deep blue black indigo reflects the skill of the weaver.\\n\\nInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth \\nWarp ikat, three panels sewn together into a tube, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Flores 2022. Size 180 x 75 cm  \/  71 x 29.5 in\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":13247,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":13421772}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":13421772}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":13421772}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":13421772}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"\\\"Arial Narrow\\\"\",\"16\":9}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLawo Mangga is a three-part textile sewn into a tube worn by a woman of the Lio-Ende ethnic group. This is composed of bands of white ikat motifs on a blue-black background positioned in the center portion of the texitle. The prominent bands of solid blue-black appear on the head and foot ends.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ikat motif on this textile \u003cem\u003epea\u003c\/em\u003e is said to be the name of the first person who was inspired to make this motif. The motif is believed to have been inspired by trade cloths from India. The process to make the colours on this textile require months of time consuming focus using traditional recipes. The deep blue black indigo reflects the skill of the weaver.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, three panels sewn together into a tube, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Flores 2022. Size 180 x 75 cm \/ 71 x 29.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Flores","offer_id":43292651651328,"sku":"T01.FL.KK.XXXX.128","price":6600400.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/flores-textile-lawo-mangga-memory-of-origins-t01flkkxxxx128-p01.jpg?v=1684381362"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sulawesi-002","title":"Dualities of Heaven and Earth","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Morilotong textile symbolizes duality or heaven and earth. Humans live between these worlds. The primary ikat motif is called ulu karua, refers to the eight traditional leaders who are responsible for a particular aspect of community life, such as ritual, land administration, agricultural cycles, and social relationships. Morilotong is the name for the black and white architectural ceremonial hanging used by the To Mangki Karataun ethnic group of central Sulawesi. The threads are soaked in a tannin from a Homolanthus sp tree, dyed in iron rich mud and then washed repeatedly in the river to achieve the distinct and clear white. This cloth predates the sekomandi textile which uses red and blue dyes.\\n\\nA cloth like this black and white ikat, mud dyed textile from Sulawesi will take up to 4 months to complete with a single woman overseeing all aspects of the work, tying motifs onto threads from memory, dying the threads and weaving. All while she continues to take care of her family and work in the fields to bring home food. The sale of these textiles represents a significant source of income for these weavers.\\n\\nThis textile is lovely on as a wall hanging or used as throw on the bed or over a couch.\\n\\nInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\\nWarp ikat, two panels stitched together, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2023. Size \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12995,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"9\":0,\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Morilotong textile symbolizes duality or heaven and earth. Humans live between these worlds. The primary ikat motif is called ulu karua, refers to the eight traditional leaders who are responsible for a particular aspect of community life, such as ritual, land administration, agricultural cycles, and social relationships. Morilotong is the name for the black and white architectural ceremonial hanging used by the To Mangki Karataun ethnic group of central Sulawesi. The threads are soaked in a tannin from a Homolanthus sp tree, dyed in iron rich mud and then washed repeatedly in the river to achieve the distinct and clear white. This cloth predates the sekomandi textile which uses red and blue dyes.\\n\\nA cloth like this black and white ikat, mud dyed textile from Sulawesi will take up to 4 months to complete with a single woman overseeing all aspects of the work, tying motifs onto threads from memory, dying the threads and weaving. All while she continues to take care of her family and work in the fields to bring home food. The sale of these textiles represents a significant source of income for these weavers.\\n\\nThis textile is lovely on as a wall hanging or used as throw on the bed or over a couch.\\n\\nInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\\nWarp ikat, two panels stitched together, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2023. Size \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12995,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"9\":0,\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Morilotong textile symbolizes duality or heaven and earth. Humans live between these worlds. The primary ikat motif is called \u003cem\u003eulu karua,\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the eight traditional leaders who are responsible for a particular aspect of community life, such as ritual, land administration, agricultural cycles, and social relationships. Morilotong is the name for the black and white architectural ceremonial hanging used by the To Mangki Karataun ethnic group of central Sulawesi. The threads are soaked in a tannin from a \u003cem\u003eHomolanthus sp\u003c\/em\u003e tree, dyed in iron rich mud and then washed repeatedly in the river to achieve the distinct and clear white. This cloth predates the sekomandi textile which uses red and blue dyes.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA cloth like this black and white ikat, mud dyed textile from Sulawesi will take up to 4 months to complete with a single woman overseeing all aspects of the work, tying motifs onto threads from memory, dying the threads and weaving. All while she continues to take care of her family and work in the fields to bring home food. The sale of these textiles represents a significant source of income for these weavers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis textile is lovely on as a wall hanging or used as throw on the bed or over a couch.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWarp ikat, two panels stitched together, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2023. Size \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The Morilotong textile symbolizes duality or heaven and earth. Humans live between these worlds. The primary ikat motif is called ulu karua, refers to the eight traditional leaders who are responsible for a particular aspect of community life, such as ritual, land administration, agricultural cycles, and social relationships. Morilotong is the name for the black and white architectural ceremonial hanging used by the To Mangki Karataun ethnic group of central Sulawesi. The threads are soaked in a tannin from a Homolanthus sp tree, dyed in iron rich mud and then washed repeatedly in the river to achieve the distinct and clear white. This cloth predates the sekomandi textile which uses red and blue dyes.\\n\\nA cloth like this black and white ikat, mud dyed textile from Sulawesi will take up to 4 months to complete with a single woman overseeing all aspects of the work, tying motifs onto threads from memory, dying the threads and weaving. All while she continues to take care of her family and work in the fields to bring home food. The sale of these textiles represents a significant source of income for these weavers.\\n\\nThis textile is lovely on as a wall hanging or used as throw on the bed or over a couch.\\n\\nInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\\nWarp ikat, two panels stitched together, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2023. Size \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12995,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"9\":0,\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e200 x 114 cm \/ 78.5 x 45 in\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sulawesi","offer_id":43927729438976,"sku":"T02.SW.BI.XXXX.2116","price":6600400.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sulawesi-textile-morilotong-dualities-of-heaven-and-earth-t02swbixxxx2116-p01.jpg?v=1696216937"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-4","title":"Regal Wrap","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The community of Boti in Timor where this textile was made see themselves as true custodians of the land. After planting the vast landholdings that the they manage, no one is allowed to pick or disturb the land as it is allowed to rest and grow as if in gestation. After almost 9-months the Paot Pah ceremony is performed to ask permission of guardians of the land to begin to harvest. Only then can the people begin to take from the land what was planted the season before. Cotton is first harvested under the full moon and it is picked with song and then spun into thread that you see in this beautiful textile.\\n\\nThis textile is full of the lifeforce and energy of how the natural resources were cared for that create the colour and texture of this piece. The motif beb nise or centipede and speaks to how a centipede is used as a metaphor about etiquette and how we do not cut off people in mid conversation or walk through a group of people speaking together. Our thoughtfulness will lead to more harmonious interactions if we respect each other and pay attention.\\n\\nHow incredible to have it on a bed or table – to wrap yourself with it and be grateful for all we receive from the earth.\\n\\nInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\\nFloating warp patterning, three panels sewn together, twisted fringes, commercial cotton and natural dyes. Dyed, and woven in Amanuban, Timor, 2021. Size 210 x 100 cm \/ 82.5 x 39.5 in\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12993,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":0,\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe community of Boti in Timor where this textile was made see themselves as true custodians of the land. After planting the vast landholdings that the they manage, no one is allowed to pick or disturb the land as it is allowed to rest and grow as if in gestation. After almost 9-months the \u003cem\u003ePaot Pah\u003c\/em\u003e ceremony is performed to ask permission of guardians of the land to begin to harvest. Only then can the people begin to take from the land what was planted the season before. Cotton is first harvested under the full moon and it is picked with song and then spun into thread that you see in this beautiful textile.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis textile is full of the lifeforce and energy of how the natural resources were cared for that create the colour and texture of this piece. The motif \u003cem\u003ebeb nise\u003c\/em\u003e or centipede and speaks to how a centipede is used as a metaphor about etiquette and how we do not cut off people in mid conversation or walk through a group of people speaking together. Our thoughtfulness will lead to more harmonious interactions if we respect each other and pay attention.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow incredible to have it on a bed or table – to wrap yourself with it and be grateful for all we receive from the earth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFloating warp patterning, three panels sewn together, twisted fringes, commercial cotton and natural dyes. Dyed, and woven in Amanuban, Timor, 2021. Size 210 x 100 cm \/ 82.5 x 39.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":43969298661632,"sku":"T02.TM.TM.XXXX.278","price":9900600.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textiles-mau-naek-regal-wrap-t02tmtmxxxx278-p01.jpg?v=1697601932"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-flores-lembata-003","title":"Among the First and Best","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;This rare handspun Kwatek Nai Rua is a two-part bride wealth tubular sarong with uncut warps takes many years to make. It is essential to the gifts that accompany marriage. Along with the two-part Kwatek Nai Rua a three-part (Kwatek Nai Telo) and five-part (Kwatek Nai Limo) textiles are considered more valuable in this gift exchange. The more sections to the cloth, the higher the value of the sarong. Textiles offered to the groom's family by the bride's clan are exchanged for elephant tusks which are held by clans dating back to about the 16th century. With all of these tubular sarongs, the warp threads remain uncut symbolizing the bond and commitment to the community. These textiles are never worn.\\n\\nMany motifs reflect daily life such as the moku or manta ray and the tool box (kelape) used to make the traditional sailing boats called paledang. Moku or manta ray motifs appear as motifs in the Lamalera and Tapobali textiles as they reflect the importance of fishing in these traditional villages.\\n\\nInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\\nWarp ikat, handspun cotton, two panels stitched together as tube, uncut warp, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Lamalera, Lembata, 2023. Size 140 x 83 cm  \/  55 x 32.5 in\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15043,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"9\":0,\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis rare handspun Kwatek Nai Rua is a two-part bride wealth tubular sarong with uncut warps takes many years to make. It is essential to the gifts that accompany marriage. Along with the two-part Kwatek Nai Rua a three-part (Kwatek Nai Telo) and five-part (Kwatek Nai Limo) textiles are considered more valuable in this gift exchange. The more sections to the cloth, the higher the value of the sarong. Textiles offered to the groom's family by the bride's clan are exchanged for elephant tusks which are held by clans dating back to about the 16th century. With all of these tubular sarongs, the warp threads remain uncut symbolizing the bond and commitment to the community. These textiles are never worn.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany motifs reflect daily life such as the \u003cem\u003emoku\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003emanta ray\u003c\/em\u003e and the tool box (\u003cem\u003ekelape\u003c\/em\u003e) used to make the traditional sailing boats called paledang. \u003cem\u003eMoku\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003emanta ray\u003c\/em\u003e motifs appear as motifs in the Lamalera and Tapobali textiles as they reflect the importance of fishing in these traditional villages.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, handspun cotton, two panels stitched together as tube, uncut warp, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Lamalera, Lembata, 2023. Size 140 x 83 cm \/ 55 x 32.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Lembata","offer_id":44202642669824,"sku":"T01.LE.CB.XXXX.541","price":17326050.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/flores-lembata-textile-kwatek-nai-rua-among-the-first-and-best-t01lecbxxxx541-p01.jpg?v=1704170923"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-flores-lembata-011","title":"Handspun Excellent Red","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;This  handspun Noving textile containing no ikat but rather classic stripes is made on the southern coast of Lembata by a master dyer.  In this area textiles are made and considered to essential for gift exchange at marriage. Along with the two-part ikat Kwatek Nai Rua, a three-part ikat (Kwatek Nai Telo) and five-part ikat (Kwatek Nai Limo) textiles are considered more valuable in this gift exchange. The more sections to the cloth, the higher the value of the sarong. Textiles offered to the groom's family by the bride's clan are exchanged for elephant tusks which are held by clans dating back to about the 16th century. With all of these tubular sarongs, the warp threads remain uncut symbolizing the bond and commitment to the community. These ikat textiles are never worn while the Noving is worn. Threads of Life works to sustain all traditional weaving and natural dye techniques made by generations gone before while maintaining healthy eco-systems. \\n\\nInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\\nPlain weave, handspun cotton, two panels stitched together as tube, uncut warp, natural dyes. Dyed and woven in Wulandoni, Lembata, 2023. Size 140 x 74 cm  \/  55 x 29 in\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12995,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"9\":0,\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis handspun Noving textile containing no ikat but rather classic stripes is made on the southern coast of Lembata by a master dyer. In this area textiles are made and considered to essential for gift exchange at marriage. Along with the two-part ikat Kwatek Nai Rua, a three-part ikat (Kwatek Nai Telo) and five-part ikat (Kwatek Nai Limo) textiles are considered more valuable in this gift exchange. The more sections to the cloth, the higher the value of the sarong. Textiles offered to the groom's family by the bride's clan are exchanged for elephant tusks which are held by clans dating back to about the 16th century. With all of these tubular sarongs, the warp threads remain uncut symbolizing the bond and commitment to the community. These ikat textiles are never worn while the Noving is worn. Threads of Life works to sustain all traditional weaving and natural dye techniques made by generations gone before while maintaining healthy eco-systems. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlain weave, handspun cotton, two panels stitched together as tube, uncut warp, natural dyes. Dyed and woven in Wulandoni, Lembata, 2023. Size 140 x 74 cm \/ 55 x 29 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Lembata","offer_id":44202643226880,"sku":"T01.LE.TP.XXXX.307","price":9405570.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/flores-lembata-textile-noving-handspun-excellent-red-t01letpxxxx307-p01.jpg?v=1704179319"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-013","title":"Connected Always","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12995,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"9\":0,\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The ikat patterning on this exquisite mud dyed cloth is called Kai Naek representing kindship and interconectedness. It relates to interconnectedness: people to people, people to land, people to animal and plant life and people to the ancestor \/ Divine. The fringing on this textile are particularly fine and the clear white is a sign of a good dyer who has carefully secured her tied threads during the dye process where there are repeated applications of mud and tannins on the cloth. This would be lovely worn as a scarf or used as a decorative accent in your home. Threads of Life works to sustain all traditional weaving and natural dye techniques made by generations gone before while maintaining healthy ecosystems.\\n\\nInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\\nWrap ikat, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Amanuban, Timor, 2023. Size 182 x 25 cm  \/  71.5 x 10 in\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe ikat patterning on this exquisite mud dyed cloth is called \u003cem\u003ekai naek\u003c\/em\u003e representing kindship and interconectedness. It relates to interconnectedness: people to people, people to land, people to animal and plant life and people to the ancestor \/ Divine. The fringing on this textile are particularly fine and the clear white is a sign of a good dyer who has carefully secured her tied threads during the dye process where there are repeated applications of mud and tannins on the cloth. This would be lovely worn as a scarf or used as a decorative accent in your home. Threads of Life works to sustain all traditional weaving and natural dye techniques made by generations gone before while maintaining healthy ecosystems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrap ikat, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Amanuban, Timor, 2023. Size 182 x 25 cm \/ 71.5 x 10 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":44202739564800,"sku":"T03.TM.AB.XXXX.472","price":2650000.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textile-mau-ana-connected-always-t03tmabxxxx472-p01.jpg?v=1704178406"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-savu-raijua-011","title":"Footprints of Savu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The ikat motif on this textiles is called Boda which means footprint. The culture of Savu and Rai Jua places great weight on ancestry, birthplace, and community life. The local traditional religion, called Jingi Tiu, requires every member of the village to participate in rituals and ceremonies. This one panel textile, called a Hig’i Wo Tellu, is worn as a shoulder scarf. The collective identity of the women descent groups or hubi and wini, and the male descent groups or udu is the basis of Savu culture, a legacy from the ancestors that demands to be honored. Hig’i is translated as blanket, wo means pattern, and tellu means three.\\n\\nThis textile can be worn as a scarf or used as a lovely decor for a table setting.\\n\\nInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\\nWarp ikat, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Sabu, 2023. Size 160 x 48 cm  \/  63 x 19 in\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":13251,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"10\":2,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Helvetica Neue\",\"16\":10}'\u003eThe ikat motif on this textiles is called \u003cem\u003eBoda\u003c\/em\u003e which means footprint. The culture of Savu and Rai Jua places great weight on ancestry, birthplace, and community life. The local traditional religion, called Jingi Tiu, requires every member of the village to participate in rituals and ceremonies. This one panel textile, called a \u003cem\u003eHig’i Wo Tellu\u003c\/em\u003e, is worn as a shoulder scarf. The collective identity of the women descent groups or hubi and wini, and the male descent groups or udu is the basis of Savu culture, a legacy from the ancestors that demands to be honored. Hig’i is translated as blanket, wo means pattern, and tellu means three.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis textile can be worn as a scarf or used as a lovely decor for a table setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Sabu, 2023. Size 160 x 48 cm \/ 63 x 19 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Savu Raijua","offer_id":45132146180352,"sku":"T03.SB.TR.XXXX.541","price":3300200.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/savu-textile-hig_i-wo-tellu-footprints-of-savu-t03sbtrxxxx541-p01.jpg?v=1715242226"},{"product_id":"sem-beklobe-t02tmhlxxxx222","title":"Royal Cloth","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The Helong ethnic group of Kupang in West Timor were the original inhabitants of this area until the settlement of outsiders from Roti and Savu. In 2008 Theresia Alle Ngaing was in her 60s and one of the last Helong weavers and natural dyers when Threads of Life met her. Over the years of working together she was able to pass on her dye plant knowledge and the traditional structure of Helong textiles to her daughters and neices assuring that the art would be continued.  \\n\\nThis particular textile is locally called a sem beklobe or man's hipcloth which is worn proudly by Helong men today as well as being used as gift exchanges at marriages and funerals. The central motif on this textile is called ke ulan motif or a bird of prey whose song is said to foretell a change in seasons.\\n\\nThis textile is a lovely wall hanging or a throw on a bed or a couch. Imagine wrapping up in it on a chilly evening. \\n\\nInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth. \\nWarp ikat, three panels stitched together, twisted fringe natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Helong, Timor, 2023. Size 226 x 103 cm  \/  89 x 40.5 in\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15359,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":2},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":13421772}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":13421772}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":13421772}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":13421772}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"9\":0,\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003eThe Helong ethnic group of Kupang in West Timor were the original inhabitants of this area until the settlement of outsiders from Roti and Savu. In 2008 Theresia Alle \u003cem\u003eNgaing\u003c\/em\u003e was in her 60s and one of the last Helong weavers and natural dyers when Threads of Life met her. Over the years of working together she was able to pass on her dye plant knowledge and the traditional structure of Helong textiles to her daughters and nieces assuring that the art would be continued. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular textile is locally called a \u003cem\u003esem beklobe\u003c\/em\u003e or man's hipcloth which is worn proudly by Helong men today as well as being used as gift exchanges at marriages and funerals. The central motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003eke ulan\u003c\/em\u003e motif or a bird of prey whose song is said to foretell a change in seasons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis textile is a lovely wall hanging or a throw on a bed or a couch. Imagine wrapping up in it on a chilly evening. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, three panels stitched together, twisted fringe natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Helong, Timor, 2023. Size 226 x 103 cm \/ 89 x 40.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":45326742978816,"sku":"T02.TM.HL.XXXX.222","price":8250500.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textile-sem-beklobe-royal-cloth-t02tmhlxxxx222-p01.jpg?v=1717488182"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-flores-lembata-15","title":"Artful Detail","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne can clearly see in this textile the importance of boundaries to traditional communities as seen in the many bands that are intentionally placed throughout this textile. These borders remind us that we need to respect boundaries between human and the more than human world and the worlds of ancestors and the human world. With boundaries comes etiquette and respect for nature and society. This \u003cem\u003eLawo Ngera\u003c\/em\u003e three part textile is sewn into a tube and worn as daily wear by a woman of the Lio-Ende ethnic group and is comprised of bands of large ikat patterning that appear in the center portion of the textile with smaller bands of ikat interspersed between these bands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe natural dye work on this textile is superb and reflects the work of a master dyer who can achieve the deep blue-black background with striking red. The dye process of the Lio Ende cultural group is among the most complex in the use of dye plants and the number of steps it takes to reach the desired colour as seen in this textile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, three panels sewn together into a tube, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Flores 2023. Size 170 x 76 cm \/ 67 x 30 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Flores","offer_id":45743683797248,"sku":"T01.FL.KK.XXXX.130","price":8250500.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/flores-textile-lawo-ngera-artful-detail-t01flkkxxxx130-p01_d3cf1b75-5913-4480-a0f7-8ba7fbb1bd24.jpg?v=1721362744"},{"product_id":"sekomandi-t02swslxxxx756","title":"Divine Wisdom","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003esekomandi\u003c\/em\u003e textile maybe made as two ikat panels sewn together as a wide single textile. Often there are two additional narrow panels sewn on to either side.These side panels are called \u003cem\u003elete\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eSekomandi\u003c\/em\u003e textiles are used to decorate the traditional houses during ceremonies as a sign that the entire ritual cycle had been performed such as weddings. The primary motif on this textiles is called \u003cem\u003eulu karua\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the eight traditional leaders who have specific roles and responsibilities for the well being of their community. According to legend, an ancestor was meditating in a cave when he saw an old tattered cloth containing these motifs. He brought this cloth back to his community and the motifs on the cloth were woven once again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cloth like this \u003cem\u003eSekomandi\u003c\/em\u003e from Sulawesi will take up to six months to complete with a single woman overseeing all aspects of the work, tying motifs onto threads from memory, dying the threads and weaving. All while she continues to take care of her family and work in the fields to bring home food. The sale of these textiles represents a significant source of income for these weavers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, two panels stitched together, open fringes, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2024. Size 212 x 125 cm \/ 83.5 x 49 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sulawesi","offer_id":45942664003840,"sku":"T02.SW.SL.XXXX.756","price":9075550.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sulawesi-textile-sekomandi-divine-wisdom-t02swslxxxx756-p01.jpg?v=1726546749"},{"product_id":"sekomandi-t02swbixxxx2160","title":"Majestic Decor","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eA cloth like this \u003cem\u003esekomandi\u003c\/em\u003e from Sulawesi will take up to six months to complete with a single woman overseeing all aspects of the work, tying motifs onto threads from memory, dying the threads and weaving. All while she continues to take care of her family and work in the fields to bring home food. The sale of these textiles represents a significant source of income for these weavers. \u003cem\u003eSekomandi\u003c\/em\u003e textiles are used to decorate the traditional houses during ceremonies as a sign that the entire ritual cycle had been performed such as weddings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are only a limited number of primary motifs used in the making of a \u003cem\u003esekomandi\u003c\/em\u003e and all have cultural and social relevance. The primary motif on this textiles is called \u003cem\u003etobo\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003esepu\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eTobo\u003c\/em\u003e means carving and \u003cem\u003esepu\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the betelnut bag carried by women that contains the lime, betelnut and sirih leaf for chewing betel. It is polite to always have betelnut offered between both the host and visitor. The \u003cem\u003etobo sepu\u003c\/em\u003e motif is also found on the walls of the traditional rice barn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, two panels stitched together, open fringes, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2024. 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Taking up to two months to complete, the income the weavers receive from the sale of these pieces can can help their families substantially.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePredating the use of reds and blues among this ethnic group, the colorfast black and white design is achieved by repeated dying in tannins from the \u003cem\u003eHomolanthus s\u003c\/em\u003ep. plant and mud. The primary motif on this textile In a remote, mountainous region of Central Sulawesi, young women of the To Mangki Karataun ethnic group will create two of these textiles simultaneously, tying the pattern onto threads, dyeing the threads, and then weaving them into cloth. Taking up to two months to complete, the income the weavers receive from the sale of these pieces can can help their families substantially.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePredating the use of reds and blues among this ethnic group, the colorfast black and white design is achieved by repeated dying in tannins from the \u003cem\u003eHomolanthus sp\u003c\/em\u003e. plant and mud. The primary motif on this textile \u003cem\u003elelen sepu\u003c\/em\u003e is a betelnut container which refers to the need to create social harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2023. Size 188 x 19 cm \/ 74 x 7.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"Cotton \/ Sulawesi","offer_id":45951767052544,"sku":"T03.SW.BI.XXXX.2186","price":1897615.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sulawesi-textile-selendang-classic-mud-patterns-t03swbixxxx2186-p01.jpg?v=1726718116"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sumba-006","title":"The Sacred Buffalo","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCreated during the weaving process, the tapestry-like supplementary pattern at the base of this woman's sarong is called \u003cem\u003ekarimbua\u003c\/em\u003e or buffalo. Before the introduction of cattle, buffalo were essential to the way of life in Sumba.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSumbanese textiles have always functioned as both an indication of status and a means of ritual exchange. The colors and motifs worn still denote an individual's position in the island's complex social hierarchy. This piece, combining multiple decorative techniques, would mark its wearer as being of high status.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlain weave , floating warp patterning, two panels stitched together and sewn as a tube, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Dyed and woven in Sumba, 2023. Size 116 x 68 cm \/ 45.5 x 27 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sumba","offer_id":46678294364416,"sku":"T01.SU.PU.XXXX.464","price":19801200.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sumba-textile-lau-pahudu-the-sacred-buffalo-t01supuxxxx464-p01.jpg?v=1726726438"},{"product_id":"hinggi-t02suhpxxxx374","title":"Ancient Lobster","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis unique hinggi textile with the long band of lobster and turtles motifs is traditionally worn by a man as a hip cloth but would be lovely as a wall hanging or bed throw. The weavers of this area of east Sumba known as Kenatang, are best known for their rich plant dye indigo work. It is unusual to combine red dye ikat work as well. The red dye process requires months of work to achieve the colors found on this textile. This would be a beautiful wall hanging, bed throw or something to snuggle up in on a chilly night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, two panels sewn together, commercial cotton, natural dyes, kabakil striped edging and twisted fringe. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Sumba, 2022. Size 300 x 116 cm \/ 118 x 45.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sumba","offer_id":46311588036864,"sku":"T02.SU.HP.XXXX.374","price":18646130.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sumba-textiles-hinggi-ancient-lobster-t02suhpxxxx374-p01.jpg?v=1737436190"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sulawesi-019","title":"Glorious Mud Dye","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe Morilotong textile symbolizes duality or heaven and earth. Humans live between these worlds. The primary ikat motif is called Tobo means carving and sepu refers to the betelnut bag carried by women that contains the lime, betelnut and sirih leaf for chewing betel. It is polite to always have betelnut offered between both the host and visitor. The \u003cem\u003etobo sepu\u003c\/em\u003e motif is also found on the walls of the traditional rice barn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorilotong is the name for the black and white architectural ceremonial hanging used by the To Mangki Karataun ethnic group of central Sulawesi. The threads are soaked in a tannin from a \u003cem\u003eHomolanthus sp\u003c\/em\u003e tree, dyed in iron rich mud and then washed repeatedly in the river to achieve the distinct and clear white. This cloth predates the sekomandi textile which uses red and blue dyes. Threads of Life works to sustain all traditional weaving and natural dye techniques made by generations gone before while maintaining healthy eco-systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cloth like this black and white ikat, mud dyed textile from Sulawesi will take up to 4 months to complete with a single woman overseeing all aspects of the work, tying motifs Into threads from memory, dying the threads and weaving. All while she continues to take care of her family and work in the fields to bring home food. The sale of these textiles represents a significant source of income for these weavers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis textile is lovely on as a wall hanging or used as throw on the bed or over a couch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, two panels stitched together, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2024. Size 186 x 123 cm \/ 73 x 48.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Threads of Life","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sulawesi","offer_id":46437480366336,"sku":"T02.SW.BI.XXXX.2239","price":6600400.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sulawesi-marilotong-glorious-mud-dye-t02swbixxxx2239-p01.jpg?v=1740718284"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-flores-lembata-005","title":"Resilience of Culture and Tradition","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis spectacular three part handspun textile with uncut warp threads in this village is called a \u003cem\u003ekreot nai telon\u003c\/em\u003e. It is an essential gift that accompanies marriage. The neighboring village calls this type of textile \u003cem\u003eKwatek Nai Telon\u003c\/em\u003e which have been sought after by textile collectors for centuries - especially old pieces. The remarkable quality is evidence that this art is still alive and that weavers continue to have the skill, desire and resources to make a textile such as this. Collectors would prefer we think these arts are finished - but this is evidence that this is not so.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003ekugupungan\u003c\/em\u003e which refers to the flower of the tree locally called kugung \u003cem\u003e(Microcos sp)\u003c\/em\u003e. This textile took three years to complete, from spinning the thread to dyeing the threads with their precisely tied patterns repeatedly. The colours in this textile are an extraordinary example of the deep browns, rusts and indigo that make the south Lembata textiles so unique. A textile such as this sell for a high price on the island of Lembata as they are highly sought after for bride wealth gift exchange. Textile offered to the grooms family by the brides clan are exchanged for horses, buffalo, silver or gold. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, three panels sewn together into a tube with uncut warp ends, handspun cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Wulandoni, Lembata, 2024. Size 174 x 70 cm \/ 68.5 x 27.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Threads of Life","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Lembata","offer_id":46483029000448,"sku":"T01.LE.TP.XXXX.332","price":27226650.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/lembata-textile-kreot-nai-telon-resilience-of-culture-and-tradition-t01letpxxxx332-p01.jpg?v=1741760236"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-005","title":"A Praying Mantis \u0026 a Thread","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis woman's sarong, is made using natural dyed cotton threads. The fine pattern on this cloth is called buna which is a supplementary technique whereby individual weft threads are wrapped around the length-wise warp threads producing a pattern. It takes up to eighteen months to complete this textile due to this time-consuming buna process. This textile is lovely on as a wall hanging or used as throw on the bed or over a couch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe motif is called \u003cem\u003eAtalae \u003c\/em\u003eis in the form of a praying mantis or stick bug but symbolizes the path of the ancestor. Other motifs that also represent the ancestor is the frog and human figure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplementary weft patterning and warp patterning, four panels stitched together and sewn as a tube, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Dyed and woven in Amanuban,Timor, 2024. Size 144 x 57 cm \/ 56.5 x 22.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":46614312911104,"sku":"T01.TM.BK.XXXX.1723","price":16000000.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textiles-tais-a-praying-mantis-_-a-thread-t01tmbkxxxx1723-p01.jpg?v=1745563944"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-t01tmtm181","title":"Glorious Handspun Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis stunning handspun textile from the stronghold of culture in Timor would hang elegantly on a wall or as a bed throw. In Boti the women learn still learn from an early age how to spin cotton into thread and dye and weave a textile as they see textiles as a vital expression of their culture. It’s important that we support these women and the continuation of these rare arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplementary warp motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003ebeb nise\u003c\/em\u003e and refers to a centipede\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFloating warp patterning, two panels stitched together and sewn as a tube, handspun cotton, natural dyes. Dyed and woven in Boti, Timor, 2017. Size 106 x 69 cm \/ 41.5 x 27 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":46777622003968,"sku":"T01.TM.TM.181","price":9075550.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textiles-tais-glorious-handspun-cotton-p01.jpg?v=1750995833"},{"product_id":"lau-katahu-beli-t01suripyre054","title":"Myth \u0026 Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis exquisite deep red woman's sarong with the stunning supplementary patterning will be beautiful hung on a wall or laid at the end of a bed. The supplementary motif is a \u003cem\u003ehabak \u003c\/em\u003eor flower that when it is dreamed is said to contain inspiration of a life time for a weavers work. The ikat motif is called ular nangga is a mythical snake-dragon and is symbolic way that a snake can live after it sheds its skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lau is worn as a tube by a Sumbanese woman and the ends of the cloth are held in place under her arm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis textile would be lovely as a bed throw or placed on the back of a couch. It can also be worn with a belt for a special occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat and floating warp patterning, three panels sewn together into a tube, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, Dyed and woven in Prai Yawang, East Sumba, 2021. Size 134 x 66 cm \/ 53 x 26 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sumba","offer_id":46777649922304,"sku":"T01.SU.RI.PYRE.054","price":10725650.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sumba-textiles-lau-katahu-beli-myth-flower-t01suripyre054-p01.jpg?v=1750996863"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-017","title":"Regeneration \u0026 Renewal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eKnown as tais maruka, this textile is a three-part tubular skirt worn by young women during traditional ceremonies in the Malaka regency of Timor. The primary motif is called \u003cem\u003eumek po’at \u003c\/em\u003ewhich means to a python. Snakes are very significant in local belief systems throughout the archipelago as they are able to transform by regenerating new skin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe deep rust-red is typical of textiles from this region, and achieving it requires mastery of the time consuming red dye and mordanting techniques. The threads are repeatedly dyed up to 30 times to achieve this rich classic colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cloth would be ideal as a wall hanging or bed throw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, supplementary warp patterning, three panels stitched together and sewn as a tube, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Malaka, Timor, 2024. Size 124 x 57 cm \/ 49 x 22.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":46777654870272,"sku":"T01.TM.PT.XXXX.564","price":6187875.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textiles-tais-maruka-regeneration-_-renewal-p01.jpg?v=1750998029"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-019","title":"Dancers of Malaka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis is a decorative belt worn by male dancers in the Malaka regency of Timor, as part of their ceremonial dress for ritual performances, known as likurai. The long cloth is wrapped around the waist, with the ends draping down towards the dancer’s feet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe deep red dye is characteristic of Malaka textiles. Made from the bark of \u003cem\u003eMorinda citrifolia roots\u003c\/em\u003e, master dyers will dye their threads up to 36 times over several months to achieve this wonderful depth of colour.\u003cbr\u003eThe ikat motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003emanu \u003c\/em\u003eor chicken. Chickens are an important animal in a traditional community as they are essential to all rituals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Malaka, Timor, 2023. Size 260 x 27 cm \/ 102.5 x 10.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":46792470036736,"sku":"T04.TM.PT.XXXX.557","price":4125250.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textiles-fafutu-dancers-of-malaka-t04tmptxxxx557-p01.jpg?v=1751514348"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-008","title":"Peculiar Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTai Ninif is one of the side panels of the larger textile called Tai Muti. It is made by weavers from Amarasi in the southern part of West Timor. The three major villages within the region of Amarasi are ; Oekabiti, Buraen and Baun. Textiles from these areas are similar in design, sharing many of the same motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe man's hip cloth has a white centerfield which is characteristic of people who are ethnically Atoni. The \u003cem\u003eAtoni \u003c\/em\u003eare the predominant ethnic group of western Timor. The motif \u003cem\u003eKor Kase \u003c\/em\u003erefers to a bird that is not indigenous but from \"the outside\". \u003cem\u003eKase \u003c\/em\u003emeans something foreign.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, supplementary warp patterning, single panel, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural and synthetic \u0026amp; natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed, and woven in Kupang, Timor, 2024. Size 242 x 41 cm \/ 95.5 x 16 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"Cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":46864750051584,"sku":"T03.TM.AR.XXXX.963","price":4125250.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textile-tai-ninif-peculiar-birds-t03tmarxxxx963-p01.jpg?v=1753851530"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-016","title":"Frogs as Ancestor","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeti Tnana is a part man’s hip cloth with a center panel made with all ikat patterning and the same motif appearing in the bands on the two side panels. This textile is worn for ceremonies and special occasions. The textiles of Miomafo area in west Timor are renown for their indigo work with intricate ikat. Motifs used include \u003cem\u003emakaif, atoni, beso\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003enoa no’o\u003c\/em\u003e. The ikat work remains intact and is done by a broad range of women of different ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ikat motif on this textile is \u003cem\u003ebeso \u003c\/em\u003emeans frog which is considered an ancestral representation. When Timorese pray for rain, the frog appears which is considered the ancestor answering their prayers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panels , twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed, and woven in, Timor, 2024. Size 192 x 46 cm  \/  75.5 x 18 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":46864761913600,"sku":"T03.TM.ON.XXXX.1127","price":4125250.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textile-beti-tnana-frogs-as-ancestor-t03tmonxxxx1127-p01.jpg?v=1753853499"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-020","title":"Coconut Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe Helong ethnic group of Kupang in West Timor were the original inhabitants of this area until the settlement of outsiders from Roti and Savu during the Dutch period. The remaining members resettled on the island off Kupang from Semau. This single panel shoulder scarf called Limut would be worn by women as part of traditional dress. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ikat motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003enian klehen\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eNian klehen\u003c\/em\u003e is a coconut leaf. The coconut tree is very important to the people of Helong as it is used not only for food but as building material. This motif appears at the edge of the textile as a boundary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, braided fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Kupang, Timor, 2024. Size 148 x 17 cm \/ 58.5 x 6.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":46867616006400,"sku":"T03.TM.HL.XXXX.260","price":1815110.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textile-limut-coconut-leaf-t03tmhlxxxx260-p01.jpg?v=1753944931"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-001","title":"Relationship with the Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIn Timor, textiles are used for almost all rituals: they are among the principle gifts made by the bride's family during marriage rites, they enshroud the dead, and they function as important ritual objects in rites as varied as roof raising and rice planting ceremonies. Traditionally bright and colorful, Timorese textiles have long been with chemical dyes but working with Threads of Life over the past 20 years many weavers and dyers have recovered their knowledge of natural dyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe motif \u003cem\u003eLan Mese\u003c\/em\u003e which means the way of the ancestor implies if you follow a path with an open heart and aware of the connection we have with all life that your way will be smooth. This time consuming technique called buna requires a wrapping of warp threads to create the motif.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplementary warp wrap patterning, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton and natural dyes. Dyed and woven in Bokong, Timor, 2025. Size 152 x 34 cm \/ 60 x 13.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":47081869672704,"sku":"T03.TM.BK.XXXX.1757","price":3795230.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textile-mau-ana-relationship-with-the-earth-t03tmbkxxxx1757-p01.jpg?v=1759889943"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sumba-007","title":"Shallow Waters of Sumba","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSupplementary patterns such as these are heirlooms handed down from grandmother to her granddaughter when she marries so that the traditional patterns will continue. This pattern is called \u003cem\u003ekanua \u003c\/em\u003eor squid which are an important symbol of power as a squid can move through small cracks that look much smaller than their body thereby demonstrating remarkable characteristic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cloth would traditionally worn over the shoulder by a woman or tied around the head by men as a traditional headdress. A headdress would have the fringe pointing upward while the hip cloth would be worn with the fringe downward – an acknowledgement of the realm of the ancestors and the spirits of the earth and living between these worlds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe images included are examples of this supplementary technique called pahikung that weavers in Sumba like this young woman are weaving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFloating warp patterning, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton and natural dyes. 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Size 146 x 40 cm \/ 57.5 x 15.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sumba","offer_id":47081878388992,"sku":"T03.SU.PU.XXXX.504","price":3795230.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sumba-textile-tiara-haringgi-horse-footprints-t03supuxxxx504-p01.jpg?v=1759890797"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sulawesi-015","title":"Excellent Morinda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSelendang or shoulder scarf is a single panel textile that is made with ikat motifs using the red, blues and blacks of a sekomandi made by weavers in central Sulawesi who call themselves To Mangki Karataun. The motif \u003cem\u003etosso balekoan \u003c\/em\u003ewhich represents a niddy-noddy that is used for making skeins of yarn after being spun from cotton. A textile like this is tied, dyed and woven by a single woman and the sale of the textile represents significant income in this remote area of Sulawesi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThreads of Life works to sustain all traditional weaving and natural dye techniques made by generations gone before while maintaining healthy eco-systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique textile is lovely as a wall hanging or used as a table runner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven by in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2024. Size 176 x 20 cm \/ 69.5 x 8 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sulawesi","offer_id":47081887498496,"sku":"T03.SW.BI.XXXX.2282","price":1980120.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sulawesi-textile-selendang-excellent-morinda-t03swbixxxx2282-p01.jpg?v=1759891737"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-savu-raijua-013","title":"Flowers of Savu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe culture of neighboring Savu and Rai Jua islands places great weight on ancestry, birthplace, and community life. While many have converted to Christianity, the traditional belief system, Jingi Tiu, still prevails. It requires all village members to participate in rituals and ceremonies, in which textiles play an important role.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cloth, a tubular skirt called ei raja, is worn by members of the Hubi Ae or Greater Blossom lineage. Its name refers to the three stripes of supplementary warp patterns crossing the piece, a technique called raja in Savunese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ikat motif \u003cem\u003ebunga lehu\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the motif that was found on old batik head scarves. before batiks were introduced to Savu, the men wrapped their heads in white woven cloth. Lehu comes from the Portuguese word \u003cem\u003elenso \u003c\/em\u003ewhich means handkerchief. This textile is lovely as a wall hanging or used as throw on the bed or over a couch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, supplementary warp patterning, three panels stitched together and sewn as a tube, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Sabu, 2025. Size 174 x 60 cm \/ 68.5 x 23.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Savu Raijua","offer_id":47081954345216,"sku":"T01.SB.TR.XXXX.637","price":7837975.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/savu-textile-ei-raja-flowers-of-savu-t01sbtrxxxx637-p01.jpg?v=1759896647"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-savu-raijua-015","title":"Regal Crown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe culture of Savu and Rai Jua places great weight on ancestry, birthplace and community life. The local traditional religion, Jingi Tiu, requires all villagers to participate in rituals and ceremonies. Savunese ceremonial dress for women falls into three main categories ei raja, ei ledo, ei worapi. The third category, to which this piece belongs. is called ei worapi. These pieces combine elements of both ei raja and ei ledo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ikat bands near the head and foot render ei worapi ritually neutral. The ei worapi may have been invented with the arrival of Christianity it places all women on equal footing. The ikat motif on this cloth is called \u003cem\u003eLabba \u003c\/em\u003erefers to the regal head ornament or crown worn by a king.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis textile would be striking as a wall hanging or draped over a bed or chair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, three panels stitched together, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed, woven in Sabu, 2018. Size 160 x 62 cm \/ 63 x 24.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Savu Raijua","offer_id":47082260037888,"sku":"T01.SB.HM.647","price":7837975.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/savu-raijua-textile-ei-worapi-regal-crown-t01sbhm647-p01.jpg?v=1759904199"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-flores-lembata-008","title":"Precious handspun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis spectacular three part handspun textile with uncut warp threads which in this village is called a \u003cem\u003ekreot nai telo\u003c\/em\u003e. It is an essential gift that accompanies marriage. The neighboring village calls this type of textile \u003cem\u003ekwatek nai telo\u003c\/em\u003e which have been sought after by textile collectors for centuries - especially old pieces. The remarkable quality is evidence that this art is still alive and that weavers continue to have the skill, desire and resources to make a textile such as this. Collectors would prefer we think these arts are finished - but this is evidence that this is not so. This textile took three years to complete, from spinning the thread to dyeing the threads with their precisely tied patterns repeatedly. The colors in this textile are an extraordinary example of the deep browns, rusts and indigo that make the south Lembata textiles so unique. A textile such as this sell for a high price on the island of Lembata as they are highly sought after for bride wealth gift exchange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTextile offered to the grooms family by the brides clan are exchanged for horses, buffalo, silver or gold. The motif on this textile the weaver called \u003cem\u003etaru mata\u003c\/em\u003e means to pay close attention to how one must tie a pattern so that the outcome is good. This motif is clearly a depiction of the \u003cem\u003ePatola \u003c\/em\u003epattern found in the old Indian textiles traded to the islands centuries ago. Perhaps copying this motif into their own textiles required precision as it was not a familiar motif.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, three panels sewn together into a tube with uncut warp ends, handspun cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Wulandoni, Lembata, 2025. Size 160 x 59 cm \/ 63 x 23 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Lembata","offer_id":47166443684096,"sku":"T01.LE.TP.XXXX.381","price":27226650.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/lembata-textiles-kreot-nai-telo-precious-handspun-t01letpxxxx381-p01.jpg?v=1761626421"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sumba-014","title":"Midnight Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe exquisite sharpness of the white motifs on this deep blue indigo blanket is a mark of a master weaver who takes great pride in her work. Her careful and tedious tying the threads with binds of palm fiber that will resist the repeated application of indigo dyeing is remarkable. The indigo is well finished with no lingering smell of the process which makes it safe to put on your couch or use as a bed throw. The brilliant white ikat patterning denotes a lion motif and borders the main centerfield containing a star \u003cem\u003ekandunu \u003c\/em\u003emotif.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe village of Hama Parengu where this cloth is made maintains its animistic ties to the Marapu or ancestral beliefs where they continue to following the traditional ways of caring for the land and maintaining strong social ties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, two panels sewn together, commercial cotton, natural dyes, kabakil striped edging and twisted fringe. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Sumba, 2024. Size 306 x 124 cm \/ 120.5 x 49 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sumba","offer_id":47225467404544,"sku":"T02.SU.HP.XXXX.405","price":13200800.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sumba-textile-hinggi-kawuru-midnight-sun-t02suhpxxxx405-p01.jpg?v=1762499173"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-flores-lembata-010","title":"The art of offering","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis one-of-a-kind ikat textile from the island of Lembata speaks trade that made the Indonesian spice islands such an intense point of commerce centuries ago. The ikat motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003ebefajak \u003c\/em\u003ebetelnut basket motif is made from the lontar palm (\u003cem\u003eBorassus flabellifera\u003c\/em\u003e) and is always offered to visitors as a show of respect with the visitor offering their own basket in exchange. These exchange are ways that create important binds between social groups. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis one panel textile is locally known as a senai which is a narrow textile woven to be worn over the shoulder or around the neck by a woman to complete her traditional dress. Traditional textiles always contain elements that relate to the way of life within the culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp Ikat, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Wulandoni, Lembata, 2025. Size 152 x 15 cm \/ 60 x 6 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Lembata","offer_id":47245516898560,"sku":"T03.LE.TP.XXXX.366","price":1980120.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/lembata-textile-senai-the-art-of-offering-t03letpxxxx366-p01.jpg?v=1762758242"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-018","title":"Swimming Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBeti Naek is a three part man’s hip cloth with a center panel made with all ikat patterning and the same motif appearing in the bands on the two side panels. This textile is worn for ceremonies and special occasions. The textiles of Miomafo area in west Timor are renown for their indigo work with intricate ikat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ikat motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003eika \u003c\/em\u003emeans fish. For the people of Timor certain animals, plants, rocks, and springs are all considered sacred. Fish, crocodiles, frogs are examples of these animals. This textile is lovely as a wall hanging or used as throw on the bed or over a couch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI\u003cem\u003enformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, three panels stitched together, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed, and woven in, Timor, 2025. Size 196 x 106 cm \/ 77 x 41.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":47321178964224,"sku":"T02.TM.ON.XXXX.2256","price":7425450.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textile-beti-naek-swimming-fisht02tmonxxxx2256-p01.jpg?v=1763965703"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sulawesi-010","title":"Cotton and Betelnut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eA cloth like this sekomandi from Sulawesi will take up to six months to complete with a single woman overseeing all aspects of the work, tying motifs onto threads from memory, dying the threads and weaving. All while she continues to take care of her family and work in the fields to bring home food. The sale of these textiles represents a significant source of income for these weavers. Sekomandi textiles are used to decorate the traditional houses during ceremonies as a sign that the entire ritual cycle had been performed such as weddings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are only a limited number of primary motifs used in the making of a sekomandi and all have cultural and social relevance. The primary motif on this textiles is called \u003cem\u003elelen sepu\u003c\/em\u003e is a betelnut container which is refers to the need to create social harmony. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, two panels stitched together, open fringes, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2025. Size 210 x 128 cm \/ 82.5 x 50.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sulawesi","offer_id":47559592935680,"sku":"T02.SW.SL.XXXX.839","price":11055670.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sulawesi-textile-cotton-and-betelnut-t02swslxxxx839-p01.jpg?v=1767941498"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-003","title":"Indigo Clouds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe ikat patterning on this exquisite indigo dyed cloth is called \u003cem\u003eteke \u003c\/em\u003eor gecko along with the frog and crocodile are all representations of the ancestor. The fringing on this textile are particularly fine and the clear white is a sign of a good dyer who has carefully secured her tied threads during the dye process where there are repeated applications of indigo on the cloth. This would be lovely worn as a scarf or used as a decorative accent in your home. Threads of Life works to sustain all traditional weaving and natural dye techniques made by generations gone before while maintaining healthy ecosystems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWrap ikat, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Amanuban, Timor, 2025. Size 186 x 25 cm \/ 73 x 10 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":47573676065024,"sku":"T03.TM.AB.XXXX.554","price":2640160.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-mau-ana-indigo-clouds-t03tmabxxxx554-p01.jpg?v=1768199361"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-savu-raijua-016","title":"Sailing through Nusantara","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe culture of Savu and Rai Jua places great weight on ancestry, birthplace, and community life. The local traditional religion, called \u003cem\u003eJingi \u003c\/em\u003eTiu, requires every member of the village to participate in rituals and ceremonies. This one panel textile, called a Hig’i Wo Tellu, is worn as a shoulder scarf. The collective identity of the women descent groups or \u003cem\u003ehubi \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ewini\u003c\/em\u003e, and the male descent groups or \u003cem\u003eudu \u003c\/em\u003eis the basis of Savu culture, a legacy from the ancestors that demands to be honored. \u003cem\u003eHig’i \u003c\/em\u003eis translated as blanket, wo means pattern and \u003cem\u003etellu \u003c\/em\u003emeans three.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ikat motif on this textiles is called \u003cem\u003ekowa makaha\u003c\/em\u003e which refers to a boat from Makassar trading that sailed between islands exchanging goods. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Sabu, 2024. Size 162 x 59 cm \/ 64 x 23 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Savu Raijua","offer_id":47588937105664,"sku":"T03.SB.TR.XXXX.621","price":3300200.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/savu-textile-higi-wo-tellu-sailing-through-nusantara-t03sbtrxxxx621-p01.jpg?v=1768286791"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sulawesi-004","title":"Red Ancient Patterns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSelendang or shoulder scarf is a single panel textile that is made with ikat motifs using the red, blues and blacks of a sekomandi made by weavers in central Sulawesi who call themselves To Mangki Karataun. The motif \u003cem\u003eDappu \u003c\/em\u003erefers to the renewal of partnerships. Within the recurring pattern of the motif there are breaks to remind us that within any relationship there will be things that create disharmony and separation. We need to be aware of this potential and work to avoid conflict.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThreads of Life works to sustain all traditional weaving and natural dye techniques made by generations gone before while maintaining healthy eco-systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique textile is lovely as a wall hanging or used as a table runner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven by in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2024. Size 180 x 21 cm \/ 71 x 8.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Threads of Life","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sulawesi","offer_id":47617031471360,"sku":"T03.SW.SL.XXXX.790","price":1980120.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sulawesi-textile-selendang-red-ancient-patterns-t03swslxxxx790-p01.gif?v=1768975862"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sulawesi-008","title":"The Eight Elders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSelendang or shoulder scarf is a single panel textile that is made with ikat motifs using the red, blues and blacks of a sekomandi made by weavers in central Sulawesi who call themselves To Mangki Karataun. The motif \u003cem\u003eulu karua\u003c\/em\u003e and refers to the eight traditional leaders who have specific roles and responsibilities for the well being of their community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThreads of Life works to sustain all traditional weaving and natural dye techniques made by generations gone before while maintaining healthy eco-systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique textile is lovely as a wall hanging or used as a table runner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven by in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2025. Size 190 x 18 cm \/ 75 x 7 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sulawesi","offer_id":47617336639744,"sku":"T03.SW.SL.XXXX.875","price":1980120.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sulawesi-textile-selendang-the-eight-elders-t03swslxxxx875-p01.gif?v=1768978100"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sulawesi-017","title":"Classic Table Accent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIn a remote, mountainous region of Central Sulawesi, young women of the To Mangki Karataun ethnic group will create two of these textiles simultaneously, tying the pattern onto threads, dyeing the threads, and then weaving them into cloth. Taking up to two months to complete, the income the weavers receive from the sale of these pieces can can help their families substantially.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePredating the use of reds and blues among this ethnic group, the colorfast black and white design is achieved by repeated dying in tannins from the \u003cem\u003eHomolanthus sp.\u003c\/em\u003e plant and mud. The primary motif on this textile called \u003cem\u003etobo sepu. Tobo\u003c\/em\u003e means carving and \u003cem\u003esepu \u003c\/em\u003erefers to the betelnut bag carried by women that contains the lime, betelnut and sirih leaf for chewing betel. It is polite to always have betelnut offered between both the host and visitor. The tobo sepu motif is also found on the walls of the traditional rice barn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2025. Size 176 x 21 cm \/ 69.5 x 8.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sulawesi","offer_id":47617440153856,"sku":"T03.SW.BI.XXXX.2135","price":1897615.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sulawesi-textile-selendang-classic-table-accent-t03swbixxxx2135-p01.gif?v=1768978739"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sulawesi-020","title":"Black and White Table Accent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIn a remote, mountainous region of Central Sulawesi, young women of the To Mangki Karataun ethnic group will create two of these textiles simultaneously, tying the pattern onto threads, dyeing the threads, and then weaving them into cloth. Taking up to two months to complete, the income the weavers receive from the sale of these pieces can can help their families substantially.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePredating the use of reds and blues among this ethnic group, the colorfast black and white design is achieved by repeated dying in tannins from the Homolanthus sp. plant and mud. The primary motif on this textile called \u003cem\u003eulu karua\u003c\/em\u003e and refers to the eight traditional leaders who have specific roles and responsibilities for the wellbeing of their community. According to legend, an ancestor was meditating in a cave and discovered an old tattered cloth with these motifs which he brought back to the community to be woven.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2025. Size 184 x 21 cm \/ 72.5 x 8.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sulawesi","offer_id":47617762459904,"sku":"T03.SW.BL.XXXX.254","price":1897615.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sulawesi-textile-selendang-black-and-white-table-accent-t03swblxxxx254-p01.gif?v=1768981097"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-023","title":"Timeless Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBeti Tnana is a part man’s hip cloth with a center panel made with all ikat patterning and the same motif appearing in the bands on the two side panels. This textile is worn for ceremonies and special occasions. The textiles of Miomafo area in west Timor are renown for their indigo work with intricate ikat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ikat motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003eNoa no'o \u003c\/em\u003ecoconut leaf. The coconut tree is very important to the people of Timor as it is used not only for food but as building material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panels , twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed, and woven in, Timor, 2025. Size 196 x 43 cm \/ 77 x 17 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":47645823926528,"sku":"T03.TM.ON.XXXX.2230","price":4125250.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textiles-timeless-blue-t03tmonxxxx2230-p01.gif?v=1770005331"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-022","title":"Timor's Finest Warriors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBeti Tnana is a part man’s hip cloth with a center panel made with all ikat patterning and the same motif appearing in the bands on the two side panels. This textile is worn for ceremonies and special occasions. The textiles of Miomafo area in west Timor are renown for their indigo work with intricate ikat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ikat motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003epaos kenat\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the ornate leather belt worn by the lineage of men descended from meo warriors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panels , twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed, and woven in, Timor, 2025. Size 200 x 41 cm \/ 78.5 x 16 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":47645828546816,"sku":"T03.TM.ON.XXXX.2258","price":4125250.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textiles-beti-tnana-timor_s-finest-warriors-t03tmonxxxx2258-p01.gif?v=1770006144"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-024","title":"Supplementary Geckos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003egecko \u003c\/em\u003ealong with the frog and crocodile are all representations of the ancestor. It is said if you hear a gecko call out it is acknowledging that what is being spoken is correct or true according to the ancestor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe white floating warp patterning against the black mud dyes on this textile create a classic combination that would be lovely as a wall hanging a table runner. Mau ana refers to the small single panel textile and is traditionally worn as a shoulder cloth worn by women for traditional ceremonies. Textiles in this region are made using techniques of ikat, floating warp patterning called sotis or creating patterns using the time consuming warp wrap patterning called buna.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFloating warp patterning, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Dyed and woven in Amanatun, Timor, 2025. Size 167 x 29 cm \/ 65.5 x 11.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":47654285246720,"sku":"T03.TM.BK.XXXX.1818","price":2475150.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textiles-mau-ana-supplementary-geckos-t03tmbkxxxx1818-p01.gif?v=1770260276"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-025","title":"Mud Dye Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003ePasu buta\u003c\/em\u003e refers to an ornate leather belt worn by a person of the lineage of the Meo warrior caste. The white floating warp patterning against the black mud dyes on this textile create a classic combination that would be lovely as a wall hanging a table runner. Mau ana refers to the small single panel textile and is traditionally worn as a shoulder cloth worn by women for traditional ceremonies. Textiles in this region are made using techniques of ikat, floating warp patterning called sotis or creating patterns using the time consuming warp wrap patterning called buna.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFloating warp patterning, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Dyed and woven in Amanatun, Timor, 2024. Size 178 x 33 cm \/ 70 x 13 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":47654287114496,"sku":"T03.TM.BK.XXXX.1752","price":2475150.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textiles-mau-ana-mud-dye-protection-t03tmbkxxxx1752-p01.gif?v=1770260917"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-026","title":"Indigo Dreams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBeti Naek is a three part man’s hip cloth with a center panel made with all ikat patterning and the same motif appearing in the bands on the two side panels. This textile is worn for ceremonies and special occasions. The textiles of Miomafo area in west Timor are renown for their indigo work with intricate ikat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ikat motif on this textile is called \u003cem\u003ebeso \u003c\/em\u003emeans frog which represents the ancestor. When Timorese pray for rain, the frog appears which is considered the ancestor answering their prayers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis textile is lovely as a wall hanging or used as throw on the bed or over a couch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, three panels stitched together, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed, and woven in, Timor, 2024. Size 190 x 100 cm \/ 75 x 39.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":47654302187776,"sku":"T02.TM.ON.XXXX.1075","price":7095430.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textiles-beti-naek-indigo-dreams-t02tmonxxxx1075-p01.gif?v=1770261959"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-flores-lembata-013","title":"Leaders of Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis textile undergoes some of the most complex dye work to achieve the colors on this cloth. It requires more than 4 months to complete tying the tiny ikat patterning on the threads, and dyeing with indigo then with the bark of the roots of Morinda citrifolia and then another overdue process to give the rich deep red -black background. The motif on this textile is called mata semba meaning gathering together. A textile is worn for special ceremonies by the Mosalaki or traditional leader of the community as a shoulder cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique textile is lovely on as a wall hanging or used as a table runners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Ende, Flores, 2025. Size 212 x 62 cm \/ 83.5 x 24.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Flores","offer_id":47657402302720,"sku":"T03.FL.KK.XXXX.164","price":6600400.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/flores-textile-senai-leaders-of-culture-t03flkkxxxx164-p01.gif?v=1770347830"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sumba-010","title":"Heron and Poisonous bush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis exquisite ikat textile is called hinggi are designed as two parts that are joined in the center with an almost invisible seam. They are worn in identical pairs during a man's lifetime, folded over the shoulder and wrapped about the hips. Individual design elements perform practical functions, the qualities associated with each motif augmenting the wearer's personal power during life and aiding his journey to the next world after death. Motifs are usually arranged in three to five bands of varying width. The design traditionally announced a man's social status. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bird motif with curved head is \u003cem\u003enggokaria \u003c\/em\u003eis a heron or egret. \u003cem\u003eWala Mangata\u003c\/em\u003e is a poisonous bush that is planted around a field to keep birds away. The octopus motif has eight limbs which is symbolic of the eight levels the deceased must travel through to reach heaven the realm of the divine ancestors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, two panels sewn together, commercial cotton, natural dyes, kabakil striped edging and twisted fringe. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Sumba, 2023. Size 290 x 116 cm \/ 114 x 45.5 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Sumba","offer_id":47657691480320,"sku":"T02.SU.RI.PYRE.103","price":20626250.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/sumba-textiles-hinggi-heron-and-poisonous-bush-t02suripyre103-p01.gif?v=1770364533"},{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-sulawesi-009","title":"Perfect Table Accent","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSelendang or shoulder scarf is a single panel textile that is made with ikat motifs using the red, blues and blacks of a sekomandi made by weavers in central Sulawesi who call themselves To Mangki Karataun. The motif \u003cem\u003elelen sepu\u003c\/em\u003e is a betelnut container which irefers to the need to create social harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThreads of Life works to sustain all traditional weaving and natural dye techniques made by generations gone before while maintaining healthy eco-systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique textile is lovely as a wall hanging or used as a table runner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven by in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2025. 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