Toraja Majesty
T02.SW.SL.XXXX.636
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A cloth like this stunning 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. She will work on a cloth inbetween her time required 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. Threads of Life works to sustain all traditional weaving and natural dye techniques made by generations gone before while maintaining healthy eco-systems.
The sekomandi 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 lete. 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.
The primary motif on this textiles is called lelen sepu' situtu'. Lelen means string or rope and sepu’ means betelnut bag, while situtu' refers to how the motif is shut or closed at the end.It is said to symbolize our interdependence with others. When betelnut is exchanged it shows respect and the intention to find a harmonious outcome in the ensuing conversation.
Information about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.
Warp ikat, two panels stitched together, open fringes, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2023. Size 132 x 128 cm / 52 x 50.5 in
The sekomandi 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 lete. 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.
The primary motif on this textiles is called lelen sepu' situtu'. Lelen means string or rope and sepu’ means betelnut bag, while situtu' refers to how the motif is shut or closed at the end.It is said to symbolize our interdependence with others. When betelnut is exchanged it shows respect and the intention to find a harmonious outcome in the ensuing conversation.
Information about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.
Warp ikat, two panels stitched together, open fringes, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, dyed and woven in Mamuju, Sulawesi, 2023. Size 132 x 128 cm / 52 x 50.5 in
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