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This textile was made by weavers in Nusa Penida. Threads of Life works with farmers and weavers across Bali to re-establish natural-dye and sacred weaving traditions, and with the Balinese public to revitalize the role played by these textile in the island’s cultural life.
This textile is called rangrang which translates as space or hole in Balinese. A slit tapestry weave is used to creates this open pattern. This textile is worn as an upper body wrap by women in Nusa Penida, for Dewa Yadnya ceremonies which are the ceremonies performed for the gods. The slit tapestry pattern are individually designed by each weaver.
Perfect to wear, hang on a wall or in a doorway to allow light to filter through the small open weave.
Information about the makers will be supplied with each cloth.
Slit tapestry, single panel, twisted fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Dyed and woven in Nusa Penida, 2021. Size 204 x 62 cm / 80.5 x 24.5 in
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We work directly with over 1,000 women in more than 35 groups on 12 Indonesian islands from Kalimantan to Timor
We empower women’s enterprises and put money directly into women’s hands where it best ensures their households’ welfares.
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