Strength in Culture
Strength in Culture
Strength in Culture
Strength in Culture
Strength in Culture
Strength in Culture

Strength in Culture

T03.SB.TR.494

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Sabu is a small island to the west of Timor. The people of this island have a strong culture and while many have converted to Christianity the traditional religion Jingi Tiu still prevails. All ceremonies related to land management are overseen by traditional leaders called Mone Ama. Within the Mone Ama is the Apu Lodo ‘Descendent of the Sun’ and Deo Rai ‘Lord of the Land’.

Textiles are an important aspect of ceremonial life. The single panel ikat shoulder scarf called Heleda is worn by men or women for ceremonies and special occasions. The ikat motif on this cloth called huri keware hawu refers to the way a traditional house is designed with a rounded front aspect. Traditional textiles always contain elements that relate to the way of life within the culture.

This textile is lovely as a decor accent.

Information about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.
Warp ikat, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Sabu, 2019. Size 174 x 17 cm / 68.5 x 6.5 in

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