{"product_id":"traditional-textiles-timor-032","title":"Whispers of Rain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis indigo dyed ikat textile would be beautiful as a table runner or can be worn as a scarf. The textiles of Miomafo area in West Timor are known for their indigo work with intricate ikat. A textile of this size is called a beit ana and traditionally is used as a shoulder cloth by women for ceremonies and special occasions.\u003cbr\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. A textile such as this would take up to 3 months to make. 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\u003eWarp ikat, single panel, open fringe, commercial cotton, natural dyes. Ikat tied, woven and dyed in Miomafo, Timor, 2024. Size 176 x 23 cm \/ 69.5 x 9 in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"threadsoflifebali","offers":[{"title":"cotton \/ Timor","offer_id":49209958138112,"sku":"T03.TM.ON.XXXX.1057","price":2750000.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0091\/9808\/files\/timor-textile-mau-ana-whispers-of-rain-t03tmonxxxx1057-p01.gif?v=1787215261","url":"https:\/\/threadsoflife.com\/en-id\/products\/traditional-textiles-timor-032","provider":"Threads of Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}