Weaving is a handicraft practised using various techniques all over Southeast Asia, but there can be none as intricately complicated as double ikat
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Handcrafted
THE BEAUTY OF IKAT
Indonesia’s wealth of heritage handicrafts is as diverse as its many cultures. Each month we explore the archipelago’s offerings through a different traditional craft.
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PAPUA NOKEN
Indonesia’s wealth of cultural handicrafts is as diverse as its many cultures. Each month we explore the archipelago’s offerings through a different traditional craft.
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Silver Crafts on Kotagede
A historical neighbourhood in Yogyakarta, Kotagede – previously a forest named Mentaok – is a renowned hub of silvercraft in Indonesia.
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Ulos, Fabric of Sumatra
The handwoven ulos fabric of North Sumatra is an integral part of the traditional Batak community, with the cloth being used in significant religious and cultural events.
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