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A social fabric: Tais weaving in Timor-Leste In the far-east of Timor-Leste, where the road narrows to one lane overhung with vegetation, where crocodiles still lurk in the rivers, and where freedom fighters were born, lies Lospalos. Marian Reid and Emily Lush tell a story of cultural resilience, underpinned by commitment to weaving tais, Timor-Leste's national textile.
On history making and cooperation: Tom Nicholson’s “I was born in Indonesia” Yogyakarta diorama makers made figures based on stories of Hazara refugees.
Complete me Annie Gobel brings a collaborative Indonesian mindset to the Melbourne jewellery scene by offering
Design collaboration in Surabaya Alexandra Crosby interviews Andriew Budiman, director of Surabaya Design Summit about the unique approach to design in Indonesia.
The plaited craft that holds a Dayak village together Stephanie Brookes visits the Dayak village of Bukit Rawi where she finds Mina Herta who shares her knowledge of rattan weaving that is so important for the Ot Danum tribe.
Bridewealth of the Dayak Lundayeh Adat rituals involving textile and fibres crafts remain a vivid part of Dayak cultural life.
We are all leaves on the tree: Ketemu in Bali An artist couple established a socialised platform, Ketemu Project which is an organization for socially engaged practices in art.
Perhiasan = Jewellery Elizabeth Shaw reveals a scene on the verge of formalisation, awaiting a national network and tertiary courses.
The Elephant Shark story: batik between Java and Bali Marty Hope attempts to revive the old days of Bali by returning to the craft of batik, impressed with the efficiency of Javanese workshops.
Flores: The skin of tradition Poor communities are often faced with an either-or choice: keep your traditions or improve your life. William Ingram and Jean Howe articulate the philosophy of Thread of Life through a visit to a traditional weaving community in Flores.
Fashion electric: Two Indonesian fashion designers energise traditions Fresh from an Australia-Indonesia fashion exchange, Carla van Lunn reflects on two Indonesian designers, Novita Yunus and Lenny Agustin, who are creating vibrant clothes from textile traditions.
Kandura Studio: Making studio ceramics in Indonesia Fresh from a design degree, Fauzy Prasetya soon learns that the best way to design ceramics is to make it yourself. Then to establish a business in Indonesia, the next step is to build relationships. He tells the story of Kandura Studio.
A revolution from the kitchen at Rumah Intaran We chat with Gede Kresna about his place in north Bali, Rumah Intaran, which practices a
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DiTenun: Artificial intelligence technology for Indonesian traditional Weaving

Nancy Margried writes about a new technology for assisting artisans in expanding their traditional designs.

By Nancy Margried

Academic and weaver join head and hand in Bandung

Sabrina Sakina writes about the symbiotic arrangement between Bandung designer Arlene Dwiasti Soemardi and local craftsperson Pak Epi and his weaver Andre

By Sabrina Sakina

Ulos through the viewfinder

Dewi Sartika Bukit describes a photography project that aims to inspire a new generation to admire the distinct ulos weaving tradition of Tono Batak.

By Dewi Sartika Bukit

Zahir Widadi ✿ Fine batik for an intricate blue world

Hanny Kusumawati profiles master batik artist Zahir Widadi, who preserves the local wisdom of natural-dyed batik from his modest home workshop in Pekalongan.

By Hanny Kusumawati

Savu island: Greater and Lesser Blossoms will prevail

Geneviève Duggan and Icesarlince Tededara write about a matrilineal culture, where women wear their history. The challenges of COVID-19 contained the gift of time, thanks to the Tewuni rai Foundation.

By Geneviève Duggan and Icesarlince Tededara