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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.
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

Songül ARAL visits Turkey's only hat museum and witnesses a unique historical revival (English and Turkish)

A head start for heritage: The Kastamonu hat museum 🇹🇷

Songül ARAL visits Turkey's only hat museum and witnesses a unique historical revival (English and Turkish)

By Songül ARAL

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